Hybrid Strategic Workplace Relations Partner

Country Fire Authority (CFA); Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Workplace Relations professional for a newly created 2-year fixed term role within the People and Culture team. You will advise leaders and staff on a broad range of workplace and industrial relations matters, interpreting enterprise agreements and employment law while supporting dispute resolution and policy development.

You will contribute to negotiations, support proceedings before the Fair Work Commission, and help implement

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Employment Law or related discipline, or equivalent public sector experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act and relevant employment legislation; able to interpret industrial instruments.
• Experience supporting proceedings before the Fair Work Commission or tribunals and developing advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and handle sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and support to leaders and employees across workplace and industrial relations matters.
• Interpret and apply enterprise agreements and employment legislation; support dispute and grievance resolution.
• Contribute to enterprise agreement negotiations and support matters before the Fair Work Commission.
• Assist with development of policies, submissions and workplace relations initiatives.

Skills

Workplace relations

Industrial relations

Employment law

Fair Work Commission

Education

HR/IR/Law degree

Job description

Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Workplace Relations professional for a newly created 2-year fixed term role within the People and Culture team. You will advise leaders and staff on a broad range of workplace and industrial relations matters, interpreting enterprise agreements and employment law while supporting dispute resolution and policy development.

You will contribute to negotiations, support proceedings before the Fair Work Commission, and help implement