Workplace Relations Advisor

1 day ago

Melbourne, Australia Australian Unity Full time

**Join us and let’s make a bigger difference together.**

Established in 1840, we’re Australia’s first member-owned wellbeing company. Today we have over $1 billion in revenue and provide smart solutions and services to more than 700,000 Australians. We employ over 7000 people and our purpose is to **Help People to Thrive**.

It’s an exciting time to be joining Australian Unity - we have grown significantly over recent years and are transforming to capitalise on further growth opportunities to help our customers and employees thrive. We operate with commercial principles and with a strong social purpose to create community value. Australian Unity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Our Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Workplace Relations Practice Lead, you will be responsible for the effective case management of employee grievances/claims, workplace investigations, conduct and performance issues and (in conjunction with the Employee Care and Claims team) the management of ill and injured employees. You will provide guidance and actively support people leaders in responding to these matters as well as the interpretation of, and compliance with, employment legislation, industrial instruments, employment contracts and policy.

Key accountabilities include:

- Individual case management, effectively guiding and supporting people leaders in the appropriate management of / responding to cases involving misconduct, performance, grievances, ill and injured employees.
- Supporting workplace investigations into workplace misconduct, generally under the supervision of a senior member of the workplace relations team.
- Supporting the representation of Australian Unity in the Fair Work Commission or similar tribunals under instruction by a senior member of the workplace relations team.
- Engaging with union or legal representatives
- Providing accurate and appropriate advice to people leaders regarding the interpretation of key legislative obligations, modern awards, Australian Unity enterprise agreements, employment contracts and policies

**About You**:
To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate the following experience:

- Previous experience in a workplace/employee relations role or a broader human resources role
- Employee relations case management experience in a large organization across multiple different industries.
- Sound analytical and judgement skills
- The ability to influence and coach People Leaders
- The ability to deal with ambiguity and to respond flexibly to change as needed

**What’s on Offer**:
You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

- Competitive salary + bonus program
- Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
- 14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program - support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
- Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
- Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more
- Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

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