Job title: Workplace Relations Manager
Company: The Next Step
Job description: Proudly serving Victorians, this organisation strives to provide an exceptional customer experience. Their strong focus on people, safety and building a sustainable future, has seen the organisation evolve and continuously improve their offering to our community.The Role
Working closely with the Head of Workplace Relations, you will partner with the Workplace Relations Team, HR Team and leaders across the organisation to provide technical advice, supporting the achievement of organisational goals.Key focuses:
- Build strong working relationships based on credibility to enable the provision of accurate, commercial and timely advice to stakeholders;
- Work alongside the HR Team and operational leaders to build and embed greater capability in employee relations best practice, risk management and compliance;
- Manage highly complex cases, dispute resolution and negotiations with union stakeholders;
- Prepare for and represent the organisation in various industrial commissions and tribunals where necessary;
- Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and standards and other relevant documents to support workplace relations best practice.
About You
An expert in workplace relations, your demonstrated success in building trust and successfully partnering with stakeholders, will be key to your success in this role.Additionally, you will bring:
- Strong experience in a similar role, providing comprehensive workplace relations advice within an industrialised environment;
- Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills, driven by a strong service orientation;
- The ability to think strategically to diagnose and identify opportunities and gaps, influence, then plan and execute;
- Experience in representing your employer within various industrial commissions and tribunals and briefing legal representation.
About Culture & Benefits
This permanent position comes with a range of benefits including:
- Contribute to an organisation that significantly supports the Victorian community;
- Hybrid working;
- Numerous staff benefits including discounts for insurance, gym memberships, events, paid parental leave, valuable professional development schemes and the list goes on!
Apply online now if the above sounds like you! Or for more specific questions, contact Michelle Nugara at The Next Step on mnugara@thenextstep.com.au. Please submit applications online only, not to this email address.Reference Number:3879599Date Published:12-Feb-2025Contact Name:Michelle NugaraContact Email:mnugara@thenextstep.com.auCREATE ALERTSimilar JobsConsultant Name: Consultant Email: Social AccountsInterested in this job?Save this jobPrint this jobShare this jobSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )The Next Step embraces individuality and differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, faith and sexual orientation. We strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive and accessible. We encourage all suitable applicants to apply for roles. Please speak to our consultants about any accessibility needs to be considered during the recruitment process.Let’s connectSYDNEYTHe Commons, LEVEL 4388 George StreetSydney NSW 2000GADIGAL landMELBOURNELEVEL 1, SUITE 3500 BOURKE STMELBOURNE VIC 3000EASTERN KULIN LANDBRISBANELevel 14241 Adelaide stBrisbane QLD 4000YUGGERA LANDQuick LinksServicesThe Next Step acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work.
Expected salary: $180000 – 190000 per year
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:19:21 GMT
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