Workplace Relations Consultant

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Full time

**Work options**: Hybrid
- Great career opportunity to begin, or build upon your Workplace Relations experience
- Join a supportive, high performing team
- CBD Head office, however hybrid and regional working options available

About us

We are the most influential, independent business body in Victoria with over 100,000 members and customers. Our members choose us because we’re trusted experts in workplace relations, international trade, workplace health, safety and wellbeing, and policy development. Our team of 180 people thrive on putting our members first in everything we do - from providing exceptional customer service to advocating for their interests to all levels of government. The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry works for the success of our members, business and Victoria.

About the role

As a leading provider of workplace relations consulting the Victorian Chamber is growing and has an opportunity for a Workplace Relations Consultant. The team is made up of in-house HR professionals, business partners, ER consultants, compliance advisors, and those who have practiced law in in-house and private practice roles. Some of the team even started their careers on the WPR Advice Line. With flexible and hybrid working options, as well as the option to be based from our head office or regional offices, this role could provide the perfect opportunity for you to further develop and elevate your career in workplace relations.

The role is responsible for providing high quality consulting services, including verbal and written advice to Victorian Chamber members, customers and clients in all aspects of workplace relations and employment legislation, including conducting a range of training and information sessions. Our professional team delivers a range of fee for service consulting including modern award interpretation, wage and condition audits, workplace investigations, Fair Work Commission representation, enterprise agreement assistance, performance management and termination advice, and offer best practice solutions to solve complex issues.

About you

You might have many, or most of the below:

- An interest or passion for human resources.
- A background of any kind in a human resources/IR role.
- Degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources, or equivalent industry experience.
- A passion for compliance, including wage audits and award interpretation.
- A solid understanding of employment legislation and the Australian Industrial Relations system.
- Excellent customer service skills and team orientation.
- A high level of verbal and written communication skills.
- A demonstrated ability to read and interpret case law and legislation.
- An ability to confidently deliver training programs and presentations.
- Leadership capacity with strong coordination and organisational skills.
- The capacity to comprehend more technical IR/HR issues and communicate them in a user-friendly manner.
- Capacity to provide support to the WPR Advice Line Manager and consulting team as required.

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