Employee Relations Program Manager (6 Month Temporary Opportunity)

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You know that to make a meaningful contribution there needs to be connection and collaboration across the teams. Here’s your opportunity to help our people make a big impact.
 

In this role, you'll:

• You’ll partner with our Director of Employee Relations for Sydney Trains to provide professional advice and support and coach leaders to foster collaborative workplace relations for the next Rail Enterprise Agreement negotiation.

• You’ll shape and implement Employee Relations frameworks and strategies aimed at enabling the workforce priorities to ensure high levels of engagement.

• You’ll develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders across Sydney Trains and government to ensure the organisation remains aligned with the strategic goals set by the executive leadership team.  

This is a 6 month Temporary position in a hybrid working model with flexibility to work in our Elizabeth Street/Burwood offices.

For more information on this position and agency, view the role description.
 

About you
 

• Your experience in high level strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills in an industrial environment on a large-scale enterprise agreement in an industrial environment is highly desirable.

• You’ll have comprehensive knowledge of the industrial relations discipline combined with strong negotiation skills and proven ability to be innovative in resolving conflict

• You will be comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where delivery on tight deadlines is critical, and you will be familiar with the requirements associated with Enterprise Agreement negotiation.

• You’ll build relationships easily, and your ability to influence internal and external stakeholders in a complex environment and navigate competing deadlines and priorities is unquestioned. 

• You’ll maintain a high standard of work, and having previously worked in a similar environment, you are aware of the political sensitivities and maintain confidentiality in what you do. 

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us
 

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now with your cover letter and resume!

Applications close: 11:59pm  Wednesday 27th March 2024.

For more information about this role, please contact Ciaran Martin on 0466 616 ***

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