Employee Relations Specialist

2 months ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Urban Utilities Full time

Brisbane Central & CBD, QLD, Australia, 4000
- Temporary Full Time
- Opening at: Apr 4 2024 at 00:00 AEST

**There’s No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow**

There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU. Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

**Your opportunity**:
Our Experience Performance Team are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join us on our journey to ensure that Urban Utilities delivers upon its employee relations strategy. This includes associated frameworks, policies and procedures, contracts and instruments that help create an engaged and enabled workforce.

Reporting to the Workplace Relations Lead, the Employee Relations Specialist will play a vital role in executing the Experience Group strategy. Your responsibilities will include providing expert advice, supporting negotiations, managing escalated cases, and contributing to the development of our remuneration framework and job architecture. Additionally, you'll design policies and practices that align with Urban Utilities' strategic objectives and enhance our overall employee experience.

You’ll find more details in the position description here Experience - Employee Relations Specialist - E2846.1 - 20221107.pdf

**About you**:
With previous experience in the employee relations field, you will have a strong understanding of employment law and regulations with the ability to communicate, influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications with a focus on Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or Employee Relations
- Specialist Employee Relations experience with demonstrated experience in investigating, preparing and managing complex cases
- Experience supporting all elements of consultation and high-level negotiation of industrial instruments (including enterprise agreements)
- Ability to understand, interpret and operationalise EA clauses and provide advice to leaders to make informed decisions

**Why Urban Utilities?**

At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.

At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.

Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region.

We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you’ll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that’ll help you bring the best you. Speaking of which, here’s just a sample of the benefits we offer our team:

- Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
- Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family
- Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you
- Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

**How to apply**

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical & National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

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