Senior Industrial Relations Specialist

22 hours ago


North Geelong, Victoria, Australia Uniting AgeWell Full time
About Us

Uniting AgeWell is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives. With a range of services in Victoria and Tasmania, our staff and volunteers are committed to high-quality services and care.

We operate under the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – guided by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion. Our customer service charter and promise shape and inform all that we do.

Career Benefits

As a Senior Industrial Relations Specialist, you will enjoy:

  • Competitive remuneration with salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
  • Career pathways with ongoing leadership support and strategic development sessions
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
  • Location options within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
Job Description

You will be responsible for providing human resources advice, support and services to Uniting AgeWell managers and employees. This includes:

  • Providing expert advice on staffing and industrial issues, including interpretation of awards and agreements
  • Managing disputes, grievances and disciplinary processes in line with employee relations processes
  • Consulting and negotiating with unions as required, particularly in change management and dispute resolution processes
  • Assisting Managers and support Recruitment Partners in overseeing recruitment and selection of employees
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Tertiary qualifications in human resources and/or industrial relations or equivalent industry experience
  • Extensive experience managing complex situations in relation to dispute resolution, grievance and disciplinary processes
  • Experience negotiating enterprise agreements with unions or other bargaining representatives
  • Experience and expertise in interpretation of awards and agreements, particularly in relation to the Aged Care sector
Essentials for Working in Aged Care

In addition to the above requirements, you must have:

  • A current Working With Children's Check (VIC) or willingness to obtain one
  • Full Australian working rights
  • A current Police Records Check/NDIS Clearance or be willing to undertake this process

The estimated salary for this role is approximately $85,000 - $110,000 per annum, based on location and industry standards.



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