At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to the Victorian public, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life.  

AV is seeking an experienced Senior Advisor Workplace Relations to join our People and Culture Division. This is a full time ongoing opportunity, located at our Headquarters in Doncaster, however the successful candidate will have the flexibility of working from Doncaster and also from home. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Reporting to the Lead Workplace Relations, the role will provide professional, authoritative industrial relations advice and direction to the AV Executive and managers.

 In addition, the key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Research and investigate queries from managers, employees and unions relating to employee relations issues,
• Formulate strategies and provide specialist advice to address potential breaches of industrial instruments or statutory entitlements and prevent industrial disputation,
• Support and coach managers in the prevention and resolution of industrial disputes and grievances; devise dispute resolution strategies, lead negotiations with unions and represent AV before Fair Work Commission and in other relevant forums,
• Educate AV managers in the appropriate policies and procedures for handling disputes and grievances, union consultation, performance management and termination of employment issues. 

ABOUT YOU

 Our ideal candidate has

• A tertiary qualification in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in dealing with complex and sensitive employee relations issues in a public sector organisation,
• Experience as an industrial relations advocate before Fair Work Commission and proven ability to negotiate on complex industrial relations matters,
• Understanding of the current Industrial Relations framework,
• Experience in providing strategic industrial relations advice. 

WORKING AT AV

As a valued employee of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance.  We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking.  

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community.  If you're ready to play an integral role and deliver results that help make a real difference, we want to hear from you! 

Successful applicants need to provide evidence of having received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including a Police Check. 

This position is graded an AV5 under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement AVMA.

HOW TO APPLY 

Applications should include

• A covering letter and current resume
• A document (no more than 2 pages) addressing the following criteria:
• Experience as an industrial relations advocate before the Fair Work Commission and proven ability to negotiate on complex industrial relations matters
• Understanding of the current Industrial Relations framework
• Experience in providing strategic industrial relations advice

• Experience in dealing with complex and sensitive employee relations issues in a public sector organisation

Please submit your application by 11.59pm on 23 March 2023 

Please read the document Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria. For any further queries please contact recruitment via recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au or 03 9840 3653. 

Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers Centre website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au to be considered. 

Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver the Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people.