Workplace Relations Partner

2 months ago


Wantirna South, Australia Knox City Council Full time

**Job no**: 495367

**Work type**: Permanent Full-time

**Location**: Knox Civic Centre

**Categories**: HR, OHS, L&D
- Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment - 3 days on site
- Drive a strong employee relations experience within Knox City Council
- Permanent full time role

**Your new role**:
Reporting to the Workplace Relations Lead, this role will be responsible for providing trusted internal advice on employee relations (ER) and industrial relations (IR) matters. You will build effective relationships and increase leadership capability by advising and coaching people leaders on a variety of matters such as; performance management, disciplinary matters, incidents, investigations, complaints, complex ER/IR matters, change management, organisational design, complex Enterprise Agreement (EA) interpretation, policies and processes. You will also be responsible for providing expert, high level advice and solutions regarding complex interpersonal conflict, workplace compliance activity and contractual matters.

This role is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team committed to demonstrating and championing the vision of a vibrant, and community-oriented municipality.

This is a Band 7 classified role, remuneration will be $104,630.20 - $117,345.47 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

**What you will need to thrive**:
The key selection criteria for this role are:

- Comprehensive experience in the end to end management of complex ER cases in addition to coaching and supporting managers to address issues and prevent reoccurrence.
- Experience in delivering change management processes, especially drawing on project management skills, coaching, advising and supporting line managers.
- Experience leading complex investigations, disciplinary processes and grievances.
- Experience resolving employee/employer/union related disputes.
- Proven HR advisory experience and an understanding of relevant legislation, enterprise agreements/awards and developments in Human Resources.
- Well-developed communication skills, with strong attention to detail, particularly in the provision of accurate, confidential and sensitive advice and support to senior management.

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

To view a copy of the please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.

**Why Us**:
At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

- accrued days off for full time employees;
- growth and learning opportunities;
- career development;
- reward and recognition programs; and,
- a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

As an employee (in accordance with Knox City Council's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy) you may be required to provide evidence that you are compliant with the vaccination requirements prior to commencement. It is highly recommended that all Council staff are vaccinated.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.
- Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse._

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

**Advertised**: 13 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 27 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time



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