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SalaryMater are looking for a Employee Relations Consultant to join our Human Resources team! This permanent, full-time role will be based at Mater Newstead.Salary range: $94,903 - $105,440 per annum plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900What you'll be doingYou will provide expert advice on employment relations matters as directed by the Principal Employee Relations Consultant.
- Offer timely advice and support to leaders and staff on workplace relations issues
- Effectively manage formal cases related to performance, equity, grievances, discipline, and injured workers
- Support the Principal Employee Relations Consultant and HR Business Partner team in investigations on Employee Relations matters, make recommendations and assist with implementing any outcomes of any findings
- Develop and deliver training courses on Employee Relations policies and practices
- Provide specialized advice on industrial agreements, awards, policies, and legislation
- Case management of Employee Relations matters including but not limited to performance, discipline, complaints and ill health matters
- Handle portfolio management, reporting, reviews, and projects as directed
- Participate as a member of the People Performance Team and participate in team meetings and the operationalisation of the objectives of the Employment Relations Team
- Assist in the review and implementation of HR systems, policies, and procedures
- Develop, maintain, update and analyse periodic reports specific to the Employee Relations team
- Contributes to the development of proactive and effective strategies and related policies and procedures to manage Employee Relations issues and thereby enhance the provision of Employee Relations services
- Works cooperatively and collaborates effectively with other team members, contributing to multi-disciplinary projects, learning from others and drawing on own strengths to solve problems and deliver on workforce strategic objectives
- Effectively partners with managers and senior staff providing timely coaching, guidance, direction and support regarding sensitive and complex people issues
- Knowledge and experience in the use of Employee Relations frameworks, Legislation, Acts and Awards, and the ability to provide quality specialist advice to senior executives and line managers on human resource management issues
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by the ability to engage clientele and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
- High level writing, research and reporting skills including high-quality executive reports, briefing papers, submissions and consultative documents
- High level time management and prioritisation skills, accomplishing multiple tasks within specific time frames
- Demonstrated experience in the management of complex Employee Relations and human resources matters
- Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills and the ability to work in a team to achieve outcomes
- Highly developed conceptual, analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
- Integrity, self-awareness and commitment to live the Mater Values in decision making and behaviour
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
