Employee Relations Strategic Advisor

20 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeEmployee Full time $120,000 - $140,000

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Employee Relations Professional to join our team on a permanent full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist member schools with initial strategic planning, negotiation, drafting and approval of Enterprise Agreements in an industrial environment where relevant union stakeholders play a key role.
  • Provide written and telephone advice and assistance to School leaders on a full range of Employee Relations matters including compliance with the Fair Work Act, managing underperformance and misconduct, Award and Enterprise Agreement compliance, managing change and restructures, and ill and injured workers.
  • Visit member schools for bargaining meetings due to assistance with enterprise bargaining being a key responsibility of the role.

Requirements

The successful candidate is expected to be comfortable dealing with a wide range of people at all levels.

A strong rapport with the leadership teams of ISQ members and other key stakeholders such as officials of relevant unions is essential.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years experience as an Employee Relations Specialist with a comprehensive knowledge of relevant workplace relations legislation.
  • Demonstrated ability in negotiating, drafting and approval of enterprise agreements in unionised environments.
  • Ability to provide high quality expert consultancy services, with a strong emphasis on leading and managing all aspects of workplace relations matters.
  • High levels of credibility, integrity and trust.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, together with drafting ability and presentation skills.
  • Ability to provide clear and accurate written advice to members on complex employee relations issues.
  • Ability to work autonomously on specific projects as well as being comfortable working in a team environment.
  • Presentation of a professional image and enjoyment of interacting with others.
  • Knowledge of and experience working in the education sector.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or Law.

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration package.
  • Opportunity to salary package some personal expenses.
  • Focus on personal and career development opportunities.

About Us

Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) represents Queensland's independent schooling sector. We represent over 200 diverse member schools across Queensland, ranging from small community schools to large Prep to Year 12 schools catering for families from various social and economic backgrounds.

Our mission is to champion independent education and support independent schools to serve their communities.

Work Culture

Beautiful office environment.

Flexible work options including working from home arrangements.

Collaborative work culture.

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