We are looking for a Workplace Relations Advisor to provide employee and industrial relations guidance to our stakeholders!

• Deliver expert and confidential support
• Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team culture
• Fixed term, full time role located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD

About the branch:

The focus of the People and Culture Branch (P&C) is to develop and support a flexible, sustainable and equitable workforce management model, which is underpinned by the provision of appropriate, consistent and timely human resources services, processes.  The People Services team provides advice, information and support to managers and employees that enable Parks Victoria to meet and exceed its workforce needs, aspiration and organisational wide workforce plans.

About the role and your responsibilities:

Under the direction of Workplace Relations Specialist, you will provide employee relations and industrial relations advice and supporting tools to the People and Culture team and their stakeholders. A key part of your role is to provide support for the Parks Victoria Enterprise Agreement negotiations including; document management, minute taking, issue tracking and resolution and researching tasks.

You will also support drafting the new Agreement and any proposed changes, developing documentation to engage in negotiations, assisting in any matters arising before the Fair Work Commission, creating documentation for briefings, and finalising and assisting in the submission of the proposed agreement at end of negotiations. You will also play a key role in the implementation of the new Enterprise Agreement once approved.

As the Workplace Relations Advisor, you will need to ensure consistent interpretation and application of the applicable industrial instruments. It is a key contact point for managing the logistics of the Consultative Committee and the enterprise agreement negotiations and implementation.

To be successful for this role you will need:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in human resources, employee/industrial relations or demonstrated relevant experience is essential.
• Experience supporting industrial relations matters and working in a unionised workforce.
• Knowledge of current industrial relations issues, industrial legislation, industrial tribunals and enterprise agreements/bargaining processes.
• A current Employee Working with Children Check

Your application must include:

• Your current Resume
• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the position description.

Join our innovative organisation and enjoy what you do, apply today!

Application Closing date: Sunday 14 March 2021

Only people with Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a non-citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights may apply for this position.

Parks Victoria requires all prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check prior to commencing employment.

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All Parks Victoria staff are expected to support this commitment.

At Parks Victoria, we recognise that diversity and inclusion are central to being a modern, high-performing sustainable organisation that can deliver our strategic vision to be a “world class parks service ensuring healthy parks for healthy people.”