Principal, Workplace Relations Consultant

About Us

Minderoo Foundation is a modern philanthropic organisation. We take on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

Minderoo Foundation is independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. We are proudly Australian, and one of Asia’s largest philanthropies. 

People & Culture (P&C's) purpose is to enable, engage and develop our people to achieve long-term impact through strategic initiatives, strong partnerships and efficient, effective compliant service delivery. P&C is dedicated to ensuring a focus on employee engagement, organisational outcomes and the safety and well-being of our people while meeting legislative requirements. Partnering with the organisation is a key focus of P&C, supporting leaders to enable key strategy outcomes moving forward.

Reporting to the Head of Employee Relations and People Systems. Principal, Workplace Relations Consultant is a 6 month contract opportunity working across Tattarang and Minderoo. 

This role will be responsible for leading a key project to review our employment conditions, Workplace Relations regulatory and Award requirements, working practices, employment policies and procedures; identifying areas that may require change or improvement; and facilitating change management as needed, as well as assisting generally where required across People & Culture matters.

• Lead a key project to review the Workplace Relations, Modern Award, employment law and regulations, employment conditions and contracts applicable and/or relevant to Minderoo; and
• Review working practices, rostering and/or scheduling arrangements, timekeeping and payroll practices (and records as necessary)
• Identify any areas requiring change and improvement, initiating and facilitating change management and solutions with the relevant stakeholders to ensure practices are aligned with regulatory requirements and Minderoo needs and values
• Collaborate with the People & Culture team and broader stakeholders as needed to lead and drive the project in a timely and efficient manner
• Generally provide related support and assistance to the People & Culture team to ensure the effective implementation of strategy and process

Proven and successful experience in a relevant Workplace Relations consulting role within a medium sized organisation and Degree/Diploma in Workplace Relations, HR or equivalent, combined with current understanding of all legislative and regulatory requirements.

Subject matter expertise regarding Australian Workplace Relations & employment law and regulation, contracts of employment and employment policies and procedures. Coupled with proven experience in improving outcomes and driving impact in this area.

Demonstrated knowledge of related issues and understanding of the complexity and challenges associated with Workplace Relations, including risk identification and management. 

Next Steps

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this opportunity.

Applications close: Friday 28th June 2024

Please note we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.

Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.