Employee and Workplace Relations Manager

Xavier College VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Xavier College VIC invites an experienced Employee and Workplace Relations Manager to lead staff relations, policy development and enterprise bargaining within a Jesuit education environment.

The role focuses on culture, engagement, and wellbeing initiatives, with input into professional growth and performance management, while aligning with the College’s ethos and values.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Master of Human Resource Management, Master of Workplace and Industrial Relations, Employee Relations or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child safety principles and the Child Safe Standards, and a commitment to an exceptional culture of child safety.
• Sound knowledge of current Workplace and Industrial Relations legislation and employment law.
• Prior participation in enterprise bargaining and related matters.
• Experience in leading, facilitating and documenting effective performance management processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Employee and Workplace Relations strategies, policies and guidelines.
• Lead performance management processes and coaching initiatives to foster improvement.
• Collaborate in enterprise bargaining and related industrial relations matters with stakeholders.
• Build productive relationships across staff and leadership groups and manage competing priorities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master of Human Resource Management

Master of Workplace and Industrial Relations

Employee Relations or related field

Tools

MS365

Job description

Employee and Workplace Relations Manager

Xavier Collegeis a leading Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition that aspires to form exceptional graduates through inspiring learning experiences and our distinct Jesuit character.

This is our reimagined opportunity for a degree qualified Employee and Workplace Relations leader with a passion for influencing culture and engagement to join an aspirational and rigorous community committed to learning and educational excellence.

About the Role:

The Employee and Workplace Relations Manager plays an important role in contributing to the professional culture and employee experience of staff at the College, bringing technical expertise, insight and accuracy, accessibility, values alignment and capacity to develop positive relationships with stakeholders in all areas.

This highly valued leader facilitates the development and implementation of Employee and Workplace Relations strategies, policies and guidelines to support a sustainable, effective and consistent approach across the College. The position will provide input and energy into professional growth, coaching and wellbeing initiatives, is accountable for leadership and collaboration on a range of industrial relations matters (including participation in enterprise bargaining and related matters as required), performance and conduct management processes and engagement in a range of People and Culture projects.

• Part time - Fixed Term at 0.8 FTE (indicatively 12 months)
• Immediate start or by negotiation

Position Description - Employee and Workplace Relations Manager

Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Master of Human Resource Management, Master of Workplace and Industrial Relations, Employee Relations or related field,andrelevant practical experience.
• A commitment to working in and contributing to the ethos of a Jesuit school.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to child safety principles, the Child Safe Standards, and a commitment to contributing to an exceptional culture of child safety.
• A sound knowledge of current Workplace and Industrial Relations legislation and topical issues in employment law.
• Prior participation in enterprise bargaining and related matters.
• Experience in leading, facilitating and documenting effective performance management processes to foster improvement.
• Skilledin contributing to effective leadership development and capability, providing timely and effective support and feedback.
• A sound understanding of relevant legislative frameworks, effective inworking with industrial instruments including awards and enterprise agreements.
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadershipskills, a positive communicator with a highly professional, yet approachable demeanour.
• Experience in building productive working relationships across a range of stakeholder groups.
• Strong project management, planning and organiser skills, capable of managing competing priorities.
• Strong written communication capability and proficiency in the use of the MS365.
• Experience in leadership or a relevant position, ideally in the education or professional services sectors.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires self-direction, team-orientation, and the ability to effectively handle pressure in a manner consistent with Ignatian values.