Senior Workplace Relations Advisor — Hybrid/Remote

Charles Sturt University; Wodonga; Hybrid; AUD 118,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work options

Generous leave benefits

Job summary

Charles Sturt University is seeking a Workplace Relations Specialist to lead complex ER/IR matters across multiple campuses. You will be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, guiding on legislation, disputes, misconduct and performance, and supporting enterprise bargaining activities.

The role reports to the Director, Workplace Relations and Compliance. This fixed-term, full-time position offers hybrid and remote work options within a large, geographically dispersed university, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications as listed in the About you section.
• Significant experience in employee and industrial relations within a large or complex organisational environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, IR frameworks and EA development/implementation.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex workplace matters with discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills with policy development/advisory experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on workplace legislation, industrial instruments, dispute resolution, misconduct and performance matters.
• Advise on enterprise bargaining activities and related processes across the university.
• Partner with leaders to mitigate risk and build capability for positive workplace outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in employment relations, IR, HR, law or related discipline

Job description

Charles Sturt University is seeking a Workplace Relations Specialist to lead complex ER/IR matters across multiple campuses. You will be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, guiding on legislation, disputes, misconduct and performance, and supporting enterprise bargaining activities.

The role reports to the Director, Workplace Relations and Compliance. This fixed-term, full-time position offers hybrid and remote work options within a large, geographically dispersed university, with a focus on