Head of Workplace Relations & Wellbeing

Victorian-Chamber-of-Commerce-and-Industry; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Victoria seeks a seasoned leader to join as Manager, Workplace Relations and Wellbeing Services. You will provide overall people and operational leadership for the Workplace Relations and Wellbeing team, translating strategic priorities into practical plans.

Reporting to the General Manager, Products and Services, you will lead projects, governance and advocacy initiatives, and build strong relationships with government, regulators and members.

Qualifications

• Substantial people leadership and operational management experience within professional services, advisory, membership or a comparable environment.
• Strong knowledge of workplace relations and workplace safety policy, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience developing policy positions, submissions or advocacy materials.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen, with demonstrated project, program or partnership management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the credibility to work across senior leaders, technical professionals and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing and customer-focused team.
• Oversee workforce planning, operational priorities, resources and continuous improvement.
• Lead strategic projects, programs and key partnerships.
• Support the delivery of portfolio strategy, commercial priorities and sustainable growth opportunities.
• Lead business planning, performance reporting, governance and operational risk management.
• Develop and coordinate workplace relations and safety policy positions, submissions and advocacy initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with government, regulators, industry bodies, members and other stakeholders.

Skills

People leadership

Operational management

Workplace relations policy

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder management

Governance

Written communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in a related field

Job description

Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Victoria seeks a seasoned leader to join as Manager, Workplace Relations and Wellbeing Services. You will provide overall people and operational leadership for the Workplace Relations and Wellbeing team, translating strategic priorities into practical plans.

Reporting to the General Manager, Products and Services, you will lead projects, governance and advocacy initiatives, and build strong relationships with government, regulators and members.