Head of Employee Relations

Salary: up to $200k package Hours: Full time - 3 days office / 2 wfh / flexible start & finish Why join this organisation? Our client’s purpose is to empower older people to live a full life. As an aged care provider with an impeccable track record, they have created a new role as part of a People & Culture restructure, to invest in critical and high touch group HR services. With salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay significantly, work from home options, ongoing professional development, a dedicated and experienced support team and a highly competent leadership team, you will be valued for the significant contribution you will make to the overall People & Culture team and the organisation as a whole. The Role Reporting to the General Manager, People and Culture, and managing a team of 4 HR/ER support staff, the purpose of the Head of Employee Relations is to support the organisation with employment and industrial relations issues, case management, and to assist the HR team on complex matters that may arise, ensuring the best outcomes for their culture. Your role will include: Lead and support the business through case management and investigation from initiation to resolution Provide advice on employee relations issues to key stakeholders to ensure appropriate business outcomes Facilitate training across HR and Business Teams to enhance Employee Relations knowledge Provide key insights and analysis on emerging trends to determine root cause of issues and reduce matters arising Ensure the organisation complies with relevant IR, EBA, EEO, OH&S and training obligations Participate in Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) negotiations About you You will ideally be degree qualified in Employment Law with relevant experience within the healthcare industry and in advocacy or representation with the Fair Work Commission and other relevant regulatory bodies. In addition, you will have: Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) experience Previously set the IR/ER strategy for the business and negotiated agreements High level of knowledge and understanding of employment and industrial relations legislation and regulations Strong customer service focus with the ability to collaborate, influence and foster a positive environment at all levels A flexible and adaptable approach to changing demands within the business Great Problem-solving skills and quantitative skills Health requirements This organisation has a commitment to the safety and well-being of their clients and staff, as such all employees must already be (or have the willingness to be) triple vaccinated against COVID-19. To Apply Please submit your CV (Word doc format) or contact Teresa on 0405 417 882 for a confidential discussion. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They strongly encourage applications from those who identify as having a disability, identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) or sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTIQA+)