Senior Workplace Relations Investigator & Advisor

CSIRO; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 118,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIRO in Canberra is seeking an experienced Senior People Advisor, Workplace Relations, to lead impartial investigations and provide expert HR advice across complex cases involving misconduct, discrimination or harassment. You will assess issues, guide managers and ensure fair, compliant outcomes across the organisation.

You will partner with People Partnering, Industrial Relations and other stakeholders to support risk-managed decisions and a respectful workplace culture in line with CSIRO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and/or postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Business Management, Industrial Relations, Employment Law or other relevant discipline.
• Specialised workplace investigation qualifications.
• At least 5 years’ demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations, including managing complex, sensitive and high-conflict matters.
• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and apply legislation, policies, and guidance material, particularly whilst encountering frequent ambiguity.
• A history of supporting and guiding management through complex and sensitive people matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impartial workplace investigations into misconduct allegations and complex people matters.
• Provide clear, concise and accurate advice for senior management, including risk assessments and evidence-based recommendations.
• Collaborate with People Partnering, Industrial Relations, Health and Wellbeing, IM&T, Integrity and other relevant stakeholders to draw on specialist expertise and support well-informed outcomes.
• Assess and recommend appropriate resolution pathways for complex people matters in collaboration with the Case Management Manager.
• Manage the timely administration, tracking and reporting of cases, maintaining accurate and transparent records and confidential communication throughout the case management lifecycle.
• Build trusted relationships and communicate openly, respectfully and sensitively with individuals, leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Workplace investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Written & verbal communication

Independence and integrity

Legislation interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (HR/IR)

Postgraduate qualification in HR/IR

Job description

CSIRO in Canberra is seeking an experienced Senior People Advisor, Workplace Relations, to lead impartial investigations and provide expert HR advice across complex cases involving misconduct, discrimination or harassment. You will assess issues, guide managers and ensure fair, compliant outcomes across the organisation.

You will partner with People Partnering, Industrial Relations and other stakeholders to support risk-managed decisions and a respectful workplace culture in line with CSIRO