Workplace Relations Advisor

The Role
An opportunity has become available for two Workplace Relations Advisors to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Provide specialist ER/IR and HR advice to employees or leaders, with a knowledge of employment-related legislation encompassing the entire employment lifecycle
- Assist in the timely resolution of workplace relations issues of varying complexity
- Effectively coordinate and deliver on a range of complex projects and workforce relation issues, consulting with stakeholders on appropriate risk and implementation strategies
- Solve complex problems, interpret and analyse issues from various perspectives and exercise sound, independent judgement to assist in the resolution of workplace relations matters of varyingcomplexity
- Manage matters which escalate to external advocacy and forums (i.e. Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, Public Service Commission)

About you
- Experience in providing ER/IR and HR advice to employees or leaders, with a knowledge of employment-related legislation encompassing the entire employment lifecycle
- Good time management with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise as necessary
- Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to articulate complex HR/IR matters in a persuasive and practical manner
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changes priorities as required
- Tertiary qualifications in Law, Human Resources, or Industrial Relations - highly desirable.
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against; Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- An appropriate Licence and the ability operate a government vehicle

**Benefits**:

- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Up to 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading

Salary
- Permanent full time (two positions)
- Base salary ranging from $94 759 - $103 102 per annum

About Us
The Human Resource Services (HRS) Team operates across a major, complex tertiary service based at Carrara. HRS provides advice, support and resources to the Health Service workforce in relation to a broad range of human resource functions.
Workplace Relations collaborates with HR Business Partners, WHS team and managers to provide expert advice and guidance to resolve workplace relations issues.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

**Job Ad reference**: GC492323