Workplace Relations Partner

**Job no**: 496058
**Work type**: Temporary Full-time, Temporary Part-time
**Location**: Knox Civic Centre
**Categories**: HR, OHS, L&D

**About the role**

Reporting to the Workplace Relations Lead, this role will be responsible for providing trusted internal advice on employee relations (ER) and industrial relations (IR) matters. You will build effective relationships and increase leadership capability by advising and coaching people leaders on a variety of matters such as; performance management, disciplinary matters, incidents, investigations, complaints, complex ER/IR matters, change management, complex Enterprise Agreement (EA) interpretation, policies and processes. You will also be responsible for providing expert, high level advice and solutions regarding complex interpersonal conflict, workplace compliance activity and contractual matters.

This role is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team committed to demonstrating and championing the vision of a vibrant, and community-oriented municipality.

This is a temporary 3 month opportunity based at Knox Civic Centre, we welcome both full time or part time applicants. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 7 classified role. Remuneration will be $107,507.54 to $120,572.47 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

**What you will bring to this role**

The key selection criteria for this role are:

- Comprehensive experience in the end to end management of complex ER cases in addition to coaching and supporting managers to address issues and prevent reoccurrence.
- Experience in delivering change management processes, especially drawing on project management skills, coaching, advising and supporting line managers.
- Experience leading complex investigations, disciplinary processes and grievances.
- Experience resolving employee/employer/union related disputes.
- Proven HR advisory experience and an understanding of relevant legislation, enterprise agreements/awards and developments in Human Resources.
- Well-developed communication skills, with strong attention to detail, particularly in the provision of accurate, confidential and sensitive advice and support to senior management.

**How to apply**

A link to the can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.

**Why work at Knox**

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

- Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements
- Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave
- Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees
- Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth
- Support towards further study
- 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

**To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit**knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox**

**Inherent requirements**

**Our commitments**
- Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse._
- Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation._

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**Advertised**: 28 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 03 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time