Workplace Relations Consultant

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia La Trobe University Full time

Full time or Part time 0.8FTE
Fixed term – 6 months
Bundoora Campus
HEO8 Starting at $115,556 plus 17% superannuation About the position
This role has been created as part of a targeted initiative to strengthen La Trobe University's capacity to address underperformance and related behavioural matters.
The project is focused on fostering constructive, sustainable performance support practices through a mix of advisory, coaching, and case-based strategies.
Reporting to the Director, Workplace Relations and Injury Services, the Workplace Relations Consultant will deliver integrated, risk-informed advice to academic leaders and collaborate closely with Office of the Provost (OPv), Deans, and the Performance Support Team (PST).
The Workplace Relations Consultant will ensure that performance and conduct matters are managed in a timely, procedurally fair, and proportionate manner, aligning with the University's strategic workforce
Duties will include but are not limited to: Deliver high-level, strategic advice on workplace relations and performance management matters.
Advise on and manage informal and formal performance and conduct cases, including complex underperformance, misconduct, and behavioural issues.
Provide risk informed advice, that is procedurally sound and aligned with university policy and La Trobe's risk appetite for managing IR matters.
Recommend and facilitate structured separation arrangements.
Collaborate with Deans, academic leaders, and P&C Business Partners to assess case complexity and determine support needs.
Develop documentation, letters, communication templates, and briefing materials to support case resolution.
Assist in building a case triage and tracking mechanism to monitor case flow, outcomes, and risks.
Provide input into documentation of current and potential underperformance and behavioural matters across Schools.
Participate in weekly case reviews with the PST and contribute to evaluation and reporting activities.
Provide professional development and training to academic leaders, aligned with University performance expectations and cultural qualities.
Deliver structured coaching support to leaders managing underperformance cases and facilitate practical coaching conversations that build their confidence and capability.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industrial instruments, and University policy.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have: A degree in a relevant discipline (Human Resources, Employment Law or other related degree) or demonstrated experience in managing performance related matters.
Strong knowledge and application of workplace relations, including the interpretation of enterprise agreements and employment legislation.
Demonstrated capability in managing complex performance and conduct matters with a focus on risk mitigation and procedural fairness.
Experience designing and delivering performance coaching interventions that build leader confidence and drive staff development.

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