Workplace/industrial Relations Consultant

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Association of Independent Schools of NSW Full time

**Location**:
AISNSW

Employment Type:
FP - Full-Time Permanent

Department:
School Operations and Goveranance

Closing Date:
10/05/2024

Expand and share your skills and expertise to over 500 independent schools across NSW by joining the Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AISNSW) as an Employment Relations Consultant.
We are seeking a **full-time Workplace/Industrial Relations Consultant** with **exceptional written and verbal communication skills **and a **knowledge of relevant industrial relations and workplace law and compliance requirements** to join our Workplace Management team.

**Our purpose**

AISNSW is the peak body supporting and representing independent schools in NSW and provides a range of services across NSW and ACT. We believe in the excellence and opportunities that come with choice, diversity and independence in education and aim to serve and champion Independent schools.

**How we work**

**We are member-focused **serving the diverse needs of schools.
**We act with integrity** demonstrating respect and discretion.
**We have expertise** working together to provide high quality advocacy, guidance and services.
**We are forward-looking** anticipating future needs in a fast-changing world.
**We go above and beyond** passionate about our work and committed to excellence.

**What will you do?**

The Workplace Management Team at AISNSW supports principals of independent schools in NSW in managing complex and sensitive compliance issues that arise within their schools. The Workplace Management Team takes a problem-solving integrated approach to assisting schools to identify best practice options and flexible solutions in response to the challenges they face in relation to employment relations, work health and safety and child protection matters.

**What qualifications and experience will you need?**
- Legal qualifications and practicing certificate are desired but not required, may be working towards legal qualifications.
- Certificate III in Investigative Services or equivalent is desired.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in employment relations and/or industrial relations.
- Exposure to the education sector or member associations will be an advantage.
- A current Driver’s licence.

**What will be your key responsibilities?**
- Provision of advice and support to member schools primarily in the areas of employment relations and industrial relations but also work, health and safety, child protection and/or education law.
- Researching and interpreting the legislative regime in which independent schools operate including providing the team with updates to the current industrial landscape.
- Assisting in the development of draft policies and procedures to assist schools to comply with legislation and encourage best practice in all areas of risk and compliance.
- Assisting member schools in the drafting, voting up and lodgement of sector wide multi-enterprise agreements and single enterprise agreements.
- Delivering presentations and training to member schools.
- The conduct of workplace investigations (requires a Practicing Certificate or equivalent).
- Other duties as required by the Chief Executive.

**What skills and attributes will you have?**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- An ability to work collaboratively within a small team.
- The capacity to manage multiple and competing demands in a professional, member service-based environment.
- Knowledge of relevant industrial relations and workplace law and compliance requirements.
- Experience or interest in developing knowledge and skills in the areas of work health and safety, child protection, reportable conduct, family law and duty of care.
- Experience and willingness to deliver professional learning to staff in schools.
- Capacity for problem solving approach to complex matters and the development of options for resolution.
- Well-developed research and analytical skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills including maintain records.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, in particular Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

**What we need**:

- Full-time availability, Sydney-based role.
- Flexible Work Arrangements exist.

**What we offer you**:

- Structured induction processes.
- Four weeks annual leave (additional leave for the office closure period between Christmas and New Year is determined by the Board each year).
- Salary packaging.
- Flexible work arrangements including a combination of working away from the office as well as dedicated time for collaboration in the office.
- Internal and external professional learning opportunities, such as courses and conferences.
- Dedicated, staff wellbeing initiatives to promote connectedness and self-care.

**Reporting line**

All positions are overseen by the Chief Executive.
The role reports to the Associate Chief Executive: School Operations and Governance, and Head of Workplace Management.

**Application Process**
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