Head of Wellbeing + Workplace Relations

1 week ago

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia Tandem Partners Pty Ltd. Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About the Organisation

Join a highly successful ASX-listed organisation with a reputation for growth, innovation and performance. This business is recognised as a leader in its sector and is committed to creating an environment where people thrive and where customer experience is enviable. With a strong culture of collaboration, respect and inclusion, employees enjoy the opportunity to make a genuine impact while being supported by robust wellbeing and workplace practices.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Head of Wellbeing and Workplace Relations to shape and deliver a forward-thinking function that combines proactive employee wellbeing with robust workplace relations practices. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will lead a small high-performing team overseeing workplace relations, wellbeing + mental health, and injury management.

This pivotal role builds on strong foundations, offering you the opportunity to evolve strategies and programs, embed best practice, and enhance employee experience while fostering a safe, 'speak-up' culture.

Key Focus Areas;

  • Lead the development and delivery of a contemporary Wellbeing + Workplace Relations strategies.
  • Manage complex workplace investigations and represent the organisation as necessary.
  • Coach and advise senior leaders, influencing decision-making with data as appropriate.
  • Oversee employee wellbeing and mental health programs, ensuring psychosocial safety practices are embedded whilst fostering and promoting a strong 'speak up' culture.
  • Ensure best-practice injury management and rehabilitation processes.
  • Refresh and modernise workplace policies.Report regularly to the Executive and Board.

About You

This role will suit a commercial Workplace Relations leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Additionally you will bring;

  • Extensive Workplace Relations expertise, including handling complex employee relations matters.
  • Sound working knowledge of Australian employment, safety, compensation and rehabilitation laws.
  • The presence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders, to CEO and Board level.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in policy design and implementation.
  • A genuine interest and/or proven experience in wellbeing, mental health and psychosocial safety.
  • The ability to lead and develop a small, specialist team.

This is a rare opportunity to shape how workplace relations and wellbeing intersect in a progressive, ASX-listed organisation. If you are a confident Workplace Relations leader who thrives in high-performing environments and wants to make a lasting impact on culture, this may be the opportunity for you

If you are confident that your experience reflects the criteria outlined, please apply online to the attention of Melanie Barrett referencing Job

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