Employee Relations Advisor

3 days ago

Fairfield, Australia Wellways Australia Limited Full time
  • Full-time ongoing opportunity based in any of our office locations Fairfield, VIC or Campbelltown, NSW or UMG, QLD.
  • $120,000 per annum + Super + Leave Loading + Salary Packaging benefits
  • Share your passion with an organisation that truly puts people first

Wellways is a national provider of mental health, disability and carer services, committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health, disability and / or caring, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have significant experience in employee relations and a strong understanding of industrial relations practices. You will be confident in handling complex cases with sensitivity and professionalism, and you will have a collaborative approach to working with different stakeholders across the organisation.

Your excellent communication and relationship-building skills will allow you to act as a trusted advisor to managers and P&C teams. You will be solution-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for the business and its people.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic, people-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role:

The Employee Relations Advisor is a crucial member of the People & Culture (P&C) team at Wellways. In this role, you will manage complex employee relations matters, including performance issues, workplace investigations, grievances, and IR/ER cases. You’ll provide expert advice to P&C Business Partners, managers, and teams across the organization, ensuring that best practices are applied to workplace relations.

You’ll focus on high-risk, challenging cases, providing technical expertise in areas such as performance management, misconduct, redundancy, work health and safety (WHS), and more. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures that align with operational and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership: Collaborate with the Workplace Relations Manager to enhance IR/ER processes and provide consultative leadership across the organization.
  • Relationship Building: Develop trusted advisory relationships with P&C Business Partners and managers, providing guidance on IR/ER policies and procedures while supporting employees with grievances and complaints.
  • Technical Expertise: Manage complex cases, including performance issues, grievances, workplace investigations, and disputes. Stay informed on legislative updates and industry best practices.
  • Employee & Industrial Relations: Lead case management for high-risk issues, including performance, misconduct, WHS, restructures, and compliance with policy and legislation.
  • People Development: Contribute to the design of leadership development programs and support the rollout of P&C policies, procedures, and training.
  • Work Health & Safety (WHS): Support WHS initiatives and the Return to Work process for injured workers.

To be successful in this role you will also need:

  • Tertiary qualified in HR related discipline and/or significant and substantial experience in a similar role
  • Evidence of working rights within Australia (birth cert/passport/visa)
  • Satisfactory National Police Check (within 12 months)
  • Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check/Yellow Card QLD
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online course
  • LCS2

About Us
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year

Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

What we offer

  • A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
  • An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
  • Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
  • Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
  • Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
  • Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
  • Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Bryan Troy – Workplace Relations Manager at BTroy@wellways.org

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways

Job Description Summary

The Employee Relations Advisor is a vital member of the People & Culture team, working closely with P&C Business Partners, the National Manager of P&C Services, and regional stakeholders to deliver best-practice management of complex people-related cases for Wellways.

Culture

We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

How to Apply

This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.

Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.

Applications Close

01/12/2024

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