Specialist Consultant (Employee Relations) , Legal Aid

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations professional to take on a position in the People Services team.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/LAQ/541314
Closing date 08-Feb-2024
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Fortnightly salary
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Salary Other
Job duration until 31 December 2024
Contact person Luke Castle, Manager People Services
Contact details 3917 0146
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As the Specialist Consultant, you will be the organisation's expert in Employee Relations as well as supporting managers to navigate complex employee matters. You will provide advice, case management, advocacy, and policy and procedure development. You will be working closely with internal and external stakeholders including the Office of Industrial Relations, Crown Law, Together Union and managers.
In this role you will:

• Provide expert advice on Employee Relations matters and interpretation of awards, certified agreements, legislation and policies within the Queensland Public Sector.
• Provide advice and ongoing guidance to managers as they navigate and address complex employee matters.
• Monitor legislative changes and prepare policies and procedures to ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.
• Contribute as necessary to Award changes and enterprise bargaining in conjunction with relevant government agencies.
• Manage matters such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, discipline and appeals.
• Conduct and/or coordinate investigations into complaints.
• Negotiate with unions and employee representatives on industrial relations matters.
• Contribute to Agency Consultative Committee (ACC) meetings as required and complete work associated with ACC actions.
• On occasion, appear as an industrial advocate in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission and other tribunals and/or work closely with internal and external advisors on these matters.

About you:

• You have demonstrated Employee Relations experience and have managed complex employee matters.
• You can provide advice on Employee Relations issues and interpret legislation and other instruments.
• You write in a clear, concise and articulate manner. You have experience preparing policies, procedures, briefing notes and other business documents.
• You have strong communication skills and are able to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people.

We offer:

• 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• 12.75% employer super contributions
• Flexible working hours
• Generous salary packaging available
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

Further information
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