Expert Industrial Relations Advisor

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeWorkplace Full time $108,000 - $148,000

About us

The department aims to make doing business and interacting with the government easy and seamless for citizens and businesses.

We bring day-to-day services together in one department, connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government, as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.

About the role

Are you passionate about fostering positive workplace relationships and driving impactful change? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Workplace Relations Specialist to join our People & Culture team.

This specialist will play a key role in providing policy and industrial relations advice. They will work closely with our People & Culture Business Partners and line managers to address operational matters, including Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) interpretation, performance management, misconduct, and workplace investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Consult and support managers and employees on industrial relations and complex People & Culture matters.
  • Address potential or active industrial relations issues and drive timely resolutions.
  • Represent the department in VPS-wide committees and the Fair Work Commission.
  • Lead on the continuous improvement of the industrial landscape.
  • Conduct and/or coordinate workplace investigations and manage grievance procedures.
  • Coordinate the development and review of People & Culture policies and procedures.
  • Coach and train managers on policies, processes and industrial instruments.
  • Participate in union consultations and dispute resolutions.
  • Review remuneration practices for Enterprise Bargaining compliance.
  • Promote continuous improvement and innovation in practices.

About you

To be considered for the role, you must demonstrate:

  • Degree qualifications in HR, business, or similar.
  • Extensive specialist experience in leading and managing a complex workplace relations or industrial relations function in a highly sensitive environment.
  • A high level understanding of the legislative and industrial frameworks that apply to the Victorian Public Service.


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