Senior Manager, Workplace Relations

Senior Manager, Workplace Relations
People and Culture

• Executive Contract
• Full-time 5-year Fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension
• Salary packaging options are available
• Armidale campus
• Relocation assistance provided
• Flexible working arrangements will be considered
• Applicants must have ongoing, full time work rights for the duration of the contract (UNE will not provide sponsorship for this position)

The University of New England (UNE) is a regionally based, globally networked university renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. In addition, UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education.
UNE emphasises its people, staff and students' growth and development. We aspire to be a leader in innovation and change and a centre for the Armidale and the North-West communities.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to the core values of UNE and we are committed to engaging, supporting and growing a richly diverse workforce. From the Oorala Aboriginal Centre at the heart of our campus, to the inclusive organisations such as the UNE Ally Network, the UNE Women's Society, and the many international cultural groups - all will feel valued and respected at UNE.
You will embody the UNE values and strive to be Open, Enquiring, Exceptional and Making a Difference. Additionally, you will be committed to achieving the goals embedded in the Future Fit Strategic Plan Future Fit 2021-2030: Personalised Learning Journeys, Empowering Communities, and Building Resilience.
About the role
The Senior ManagerWorkplace Relations works under the general direction of the Director of People and Culture and provides strategic Workplace Relations advice in a high-performance culture through engagement across the University. This includes establishing and maintaining Faculty and Directorate relations, managing Workplace Relations projects, conducting high-level negotiations, oversight of complex workplace investigations, providing advice on workplace diversity initiatives, dealing with significant industrial relations matters and advising on and managing the University's enterprise agreement processes and committees.
About you
You will have extensive experience in industrial relations and the management of Workplace Relations. You will have superior interpersonal, communication, negotiation and liaison skills with the ability to build productive relationships with key stakeholders, including all levels of staff and industrial organisations.
You will embody the UNE values of Openness, Inquiry, Exceptional and making a difference. In addition, you will be committed to achieving the goals embedded in the Future Fit Strategic Plan : Personalised Learning Journeys, Empowering Communities, and Building Resilience.
About People and Culture
The People and Culture Directorate is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that focus on enabling our people to create an engaging and high-performance work culture that delivers an outstanding higher education experience to our students.
The Directorate is focused on working in partnership with Faculties and Directorates to deliver strategies, quality services and projects through several primary human resource functions.
For more information about the People and Culture directorate, please visit: .
About Armidale
Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquility of rural living. It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, quality schools and sporting facilities. Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidale's natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and thrive. To find out more, visit
Enquiries and additional information
To discuss this role, please contact Kirsten Clayton, Interim Director People and Culture, phone: (02) 67731657, email:
Closing Date: Midnight, 11 February 2023
Reference No: 224007
To Apply
Please submit the following documents by clicking the Apply Now button below: * Covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining applicable experience in line with the Key Responsibilities found in the position description;

• Response (no more than 2 pages) to selection criteria found in the position description;
• Current CV

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment checks
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description below.
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