Lead Workplace Relations

2 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Ambulance Victoria Full time

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Ambulance Victoria

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Human Resources

Reference: AV/1821744-A

At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life.

We are seeking a professional to lead the Workplace Relations team and develop practical solutions to meet demands and needs, advising and actively influencing people and business decisions to achieve positive results, and rationale and sound outcomes.

This is a Full Time, Permanent position. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at Doncaster in line with our hybrid working model.

**About the role**

Reporting to the Director People Services responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

- Monitor and/or direct action on complex case management and senior workplace relations requests, complaints and other requirements, regularly participating in case conferences where necessary
- Understand and manage organisational workplace risks and dependencies, identifying and reporting on emerging issues, devising strategies to prevent, minimise or resolve disputes
- Ensure the delivery of all workplace relations services are within designated and approved departmental budget and seek sign off from the Director People Services where expenditure may exceed budget
- Implement approved plans and strategies within budget parameters and time frames, develop strategies to reduce costs against the approved budget

Please see the position description for a full list of position accountabilities.

**About you**
- A postgraduate degree or relevant industry certification in Human Resources or Law with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and high level relevant experience
- Extensive relevant industrial and employee relations experience
- Demonstrated professional expertise and experience providing authoritative, expert industrial advice to senior levels of a public sector organisation. Ability to influence and gain the trust of an Executive team
- Experience as an industrial relations advocate before the Fair Work Commission
- Strong working knowledge of industrial instruments, principles and frameworks

**Working at Ambulance Victoria**

As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking.

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of **Care, Accountability, Respect **and** Excellence** to life at AV, we want to hear from you

**Important information**

Successful applicants will need to have received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks.

This position is classified **AV6** under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021.

**How to apply**
- Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
- Current resume
- A separate document, individually addressing the key selection criteria from the position description
- At all levels of our organisation_ a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver the Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people._

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