Head of Employment Relations Advisory

4 months ago

Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 526695
**Work type**: full time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Human Resources & Recruitment
- Employment Type: Full time, continuing
- Remuneration: Competitive total package
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)

**About UNSW**
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

**Why your Role Matters**
As Head of Employment Relations Advisory, you will lead this team in providing a dedicated function that offers staff-related guidance across: industrial instrument and EA/legislative interpretation, union negotiations, workplace change, employee performance, termination, as well as the management of ill and injured workers and all employment related disclosures and conflicts of interest at UNSW.

You will support your team in providing proactive and trusted advisory services across the employee lifecycle matters for both Faculties and Divisions, playing a key role in the end-to-end management and resolution of complex industrial and employment matters. As an expert in your area, you will advise on legislative changes and contribute to the development of the University's enterprise bargaining strategy and implementation, representing UNSW in negotiations.

Reporting directly to the Director of Employee Relations, your role will foster effective working relationships with the broader Human Resources team, ER Conduct and Complaints team as well as the UNSW Legal & Compliance team, working towards the development of forward-thinking HR and ER polices practices across UNSW. The position currently has 5 direct reports (4 indirect).

**Skills & Experience summary**:We’re looking for an experienced manager to bring strategic insight and a strong executive presence to the ER space. Confident in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders and you’ll be working to influence ER policy and decision-making at the highest levels. You will hold the following skills & experience:

- Substantial experience in managing ER matters
- Legal practice experience is highly regarded; however, this is not a legal role._
- Demonstrated ability to lead, support and develop a specialist team in a complex environment.
- Extensive experience providing ER advice to senior leaders, line management, staff, human resources, and dealing with employee unions
- High level interpersonal and negotiations skills including ability to liaise effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders, build relationships, interact effectively with a wide client base.
- Proven ability to communicate with stakeholders effectively, provide high level guidance and influence outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to think and operate strategically in a HR context, with high level problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound judgement and the ability to exercise initiative, tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.

**For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description**

**UNSW Benefits and Culture**:People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

**Job queries contact**:Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
- UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff._

Position Description

**Advertised**: 26 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 08 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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