Employee Relations Advisor

4 weeks ago


Heidelberg, Australia Austin Health Full time
  • Full time
  • Repatriation Hospital

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide.  We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior ER Advisor, the primary focus of this role is to provide high level support, coaching and advice to line managers and the broader HR team while also driving employee relations initiatives, handling workplace investigations and ensuring fair and consistent application of Austin’s policies and procedures, thus promoting a positive employee relations culture and minimising risks to the organisation.

  • Provide accurate and timely advice across the organisation on the interpretation and application of employment legislation, industrial instruments and policies and ensure the pro-active resolution of employment and industrial issues.
  • Provide end-to-end case management, conducting workplace investigations, resolving employee grievances and supporting the parties to resolve issues themselves
  • Managing misconduct processes and supporting line managers to address matters requiring disciplinary outcomes
  • Provide advice, coaching and support to managers to address employee grievances and where required, conduct workplace investigations ensuring positive leadership behaviour, consistent processes and fair outcomes in accordance with legislative obligations and effective case management practices.
  • Implement the Employee Relations specific changes as new enterprise bargaining agreements are approved.
  • Act as an escalation point for queries around organisational change.
  • Contribute to the development of employee relations policies, processes and guidance materials that comply with legislative requirements and support the achievement of positive outcomes.
  • Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote positive employee relations across the organisation

About you

To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:

  • Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation and a proven ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments, policies and procedures in a broad range of situations.
  • Prior experience in an HR/ER advisory role, with a proven ability to develop effective strategies, solutions and interventions to address the full range of employee relations matters.
  • Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Well-developed negotiation skills and the ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of employees, managers and other stakeholders to facilitate positive outcomes.

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.  Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

  • $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive well being program
  • Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
  • Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options 
  • Flexible, hybrid working arrangements 

Inclusion at Austin

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities.  We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.

Work with us

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager.



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