Workplace Relations Manager

Viva Energy is more than just a job It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger. The opportunity to join an amazing team committed to supporting our evolving energy needs and helping to build a secure and sustainable energy future.
Our energy helps people reach their destinations, fuels industries, support local businesses and communities. We are proud of the role we play in the local economies where we operate and supporting Australia’s energy security.
Our future plans will support a transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to be part of the change and the solution. People who want to make a difference to ensure our customers, communities, environment and the planet thrive today as well as tomorrow. Will you be part of the energy solution?

**About the role**:
Join a high performing People and Culture team on a 12 months Fixed Term Contract.

The Workplace Relations Manager role provides expertise on all industrial and employee relations, primarily across the Viva Energy Supply Chain business and provides support into Liberty and the Viva Energy corporate functions and other business units as required, using internal and external insights to deliver Workplace Relations guidance and advice.
In this role, you will take a lead in our relationship and key negotiations with trade unions and other representative forums with a view to securing business performance, employee engagement and legal compliance. It also provide coaching and development for line managers in order to continue our constructive relationships with trade unions.

You will also be responsible for conducting the investigation of whistle-blower matters relating to alleged breaches of people and culture policy and practice, as well as individual case management (and oversight) of employment disputes, grievance resolution matters and other escalated People issues.

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At Viva Energy we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about the opportunity but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experience may just be the right match for this role or other opportunities

**About you**:
To be successful in the role you will bring the following;
- Substantial experience of working independently in or leading employee relations function within a complex, unionised organisation
- Experience of creating and implementing employee relations interventions that have a demonstrable impact on organisational success
- Ability to build relationships and communicate at all levels within an organisation
- Flexible approach to problem solving, balancing policy, best practice, legal and business issues to provide pragmatic solutions
- Credible expert with the ability to influence; evidenced through delivery and up to date knowledge
- A legal background (practicing or non-practising solicitor) would be helpful but not mandatory

**We offer a range of benefits to help you to Grow, Belong and Thrive**
- Challenging roles and meaningful work to help you grow your career
- A leading approach to flexible working.
- Access to a range of best in class wellness initiatives.
- Generous and flexible parental leave - accrue full time super until your child turns five.
- A competitive package
- 25% fuel discount
- We pay your permanent and total disability and death cover insurance.

**About Us**:
At Viva Energy, our purpose is helping people reach their destination. We manufacture, import, blend and deliver energy products through our extensive supply chain network. We are the exclusive Shell licensee in Australia, and supply around a quarter of Australia’s fuel through our network of around 1345 service stations and through our commercial partnerships with some of Australia’s biggest companies.
It’s an exciting time to join Viva Energy, as we play our role in providing safe and reliable fuel supply today while preparing for the lower carbon energies of tomorrow. Our goal is to support the world's evolving energy needs and achieve net zero by 2050. Our future plans include a gas terminal and a solar energy farm, projects to support alternative energies such as renewables and hydrogen, and the development of strategic storage to improve fuel supply security.

**Our Culture**:
Being awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past four years, only highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever changing face of Australia. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.
At Viva Energy Australia, we believe flexibility is the new normal. So much so that we have developed and embedded our flexible working philosophy called ‘Viva Flex’