Employee Relations Advisor

Reporting to the Employee Relations Lead, in this role you will be responsible for providing advice and coaching on a range of employee relations matters, leading investigations and case management activities, and supporting strategic and tactical ER initiatives.

Make a meaningful difference with us
We're looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To be part of something bigger, achieving positive change by working with thousands of Australians to help them live life in all its fullness.

We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. As a Employee Relations Advisor you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.

Let's make a meaningful difference, together.

Your part in our UnitingCare team
- Coordinate and lead workplace investigations and complex cases, including prepare case management documentation including investigation reports and outcome letters.
- Advise, coach and support leaders and P&C colleagues with ER-related matters, and contribute to capability-uplift programs.
- Assist with enterprise agreement negotiations including preparation, consultation and approval processes where required.
- Maintain appropriate record keeping in relation to all interactions with leaders and employees and case management activities.
- Ensure exceptional ER service delivery, including through accurate and timely reporting, insight and trend assessment, and peer review processes.
- Maintain a current knowledge of human resource and industrial relations frameworks, legislation, policy and practice.

What makes a difference for us?
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law or a related field, with previous experience in a similar role providing ER and HR advice to employees or leaders.
- Proven experience leading workplace investigations end-to-end and driving successful outcomes.
- Previous experience in supporting informal investigations, including coaching leaders and HR staff Experience interpreting enterprise agreements, HR policies and legislation and providing advice to employees and leaders

What makes a difference for you?
- The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years._
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
- A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
- Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

We'd love you to be part of our UnitingCare family

For more than 100 years we've been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. The second-largest Queensland employer, we're a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of _BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, _and_ St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital_. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Start making a difference today
- Diversity & Inclusion_

Our approach is simple -everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. _UnitingCare, as part of our commitment to reconciliation and building long term employment opportunities for First _Nations peoples,_ would strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position._
- Safe workplace_
- We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety_