Senior Advisor, Workplace Relations And Investigations

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced dynamic environment? If so, DEECA is seeking a Senior Advisor, Workplace Relations and Investigations practitioner to join the Workplace Relations and Investigations team.

In this role, you will lead and manage all aspects of Workplace Relations cases, conduct initial assessments and Investigations into staff behavioural issues.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are required to support our internal stakeholders, those being senior executives, managers and staff members. You will bring extensive experience in human resources management with a particular focus on industrial and employee relations as well as investigations skills.

So if you believe you have what it takes to become our professional Senior Advisor, look no further and hit the apply button now or chat to us for further details.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Relevant industrial Relations and/or human resource management tertiary qualifications, highly regarded
• Extensive experience in Human Resources Management with a particular focus on operational Industrial and Employee Relations and Investigations. A demonstrated understanding of investigation techniques and principles, ideally involving misconduct matters is required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide specialist advice to managers on industrial Relations and staff employment issues. In providing this advice the occupant will need to possess detailed operational knowledge of employment law, including relevant federal and state legislation (e.g., Fair Work Act and OHS Act). A detailed understanding of Government policy regarding Enterprise Bargaining processes is also desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 6 February 2024.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.  

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.