Principal Consultant Industrial Relations

3 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Yooralla Full time

**Job no**: 494721
**Work type**: Full - Time (Auto)
**Location**: Melbourne CBD
**Categories**: Human Resources
Position Description

**Principal Consultant - Industrial Relations**

**Division**:People and Culture
**Location**:Melbourne CBD or Botanicca Richmond, (Hybrid)
**Type**: Full Time
**Job reference**:494721

Join us as a Principal Consultant Industrial Relations and lead and shape our organisation’s industrial relations strategy, supporting positive employee relations and a Just Culture across the workforce.

**About the Role**

The Principal Consultant, Industrial Relations leads the organisation’s IR strategy, providing expert advice on workforce planning, employee bargaining, and industrial legislation. The role supports operational needs, guides P&C leaders and business partners, and fosters strong union and employee relationships to promote a positive, Just Culture.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Employee and Industrial Relations Strategy**:
This role leads the development and execution of the organisation’s industrial relations strategy, including enterprise agreement renewals and union negotiations. It plays a key part in workforce advocacy, engages with external stakeholders, and supports senior leaders through strategic advice and briefings to represent the organisation in key forums.
- **Expert Advice and Coaching**:
The role involves providing expert industrial relations advice to senior leaders, managing disputes and grievances, and enhancing organisational capability through training. It oversees relationships with external legal advisors, supports HR Business Partners on complex IR matters, and guides them through Fair Work conciliation processes, including submission preparation.
- **Industrial Relations Compliance Assurance**:
This role ensures compliance with industrial relations legislation by reviewing relevant laws, advising on risks, and aligning People and Culture policies with legal standards. It also supports policy harmonisation across the organisation, monitors IR trends, and provides strategic insights to the executive and board.

**Experience and Capabilities**:

- Extensive experience in industrial relations, including high-level negotiation and dispute resolution within a complex organisational environment.
- In-depth knowledge of industrial relations legislation and regulations with the ability to ensure organisational compliance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with unions and employee representatives, fostering a constructive industrial relations climate.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Experience in developing and implementing comprehensive industrial relations strategies that support organisational objectives.
- Extensive experience in leading strategy and planning for enterprise bargaining and agreements, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and compliance requirements.
- Ensure strategic oversight of compliance requirements and legislation monitoring, providing guidance and direction to ensure organisational adherence to legal and regulatory standards.

**Mandatory requirements**
- Current National Police Record Check
- NDIS training (m_ay be completed within the first month of employmen_t)

**Qualifications**

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s qualification in a relevant discipline ideally in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.

**Working with us**
- For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those
- experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

**Why Join Us?**
- **Competitive Salary & Benefits**: We offer a competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.
- **Dynamic Work Environment**: Be part of a diverse and innovative team that’s dedicated to making a difference.
- **Career Development**:We support continuous learning and provide opportunities to develop your skills and career.

**Sound like you?**:
**Our culture**:
**Advertised**: 10 Apr 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 10 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time



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