Senior Consultant, Workplace Relations

Job no: 576126

Work type: Full-time

Location: Flexible, Geelong - City, Melbourne - Burwood

Categories: Human / People Services

• Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus or Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time hours per week) and continuing
• HEW9 $138,102 - $146, % Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

The role:

This position within our People and Culture division presents a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise developed within similarly large, complex environments. As Senior Consultant, Workplace Relations, you'll lead complex employee relations matters, offering expert advice to support a fair and compliant workplace. This role is pivotal in managing legislative change and embedding best practice across the University.

In this role you will:

• Provide expert guidance on complex workplace relations issues, including enterprise agreement interpretation, case management, and industrial disputes.
• Represent the University at the Fair Work Commission, including during conciliations and enterprise bargaining, and prepare supporting documentation and advice.
• Lead the end-to-end management of complex workplace complaints, including bullying, misconduct, and discrimination matters, ensuring fair, confidential, and timely resolution through robust case handling and clear, evidence-based reporting.
• Collaborate with senior P&C partners and leaders to design and implement proactive employee relations approaches that address workplace challenges, foster a respectful culture, and ensure alignment with organisational values and compliance standards.
• Build manager capability through tailored coaching and training in conflict resolution, grievance handling, and workplace relations best practices.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise in workplace relations or employment law; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Knowledge of workplace/industrial relations legislation and practices

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Kirsty Allan, Associate Director, Workplace Relations on

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on 28 August 2025

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 14 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 28 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time