Workplace Relations Advisor

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne CBD is seeking an experienced Workplace Relations Advisor to provide sound advice on complex employee and industrial relations matters and to act as the Grievance Registrar.

The role focuses on managing performance, conduct, probation and Reviews of Actions, ensuring compliance with legislation and government policies, and supporting organisational change and reporting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related field is desirable.
• Experience in Workplace Relations and the Victorian Public Service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound advice on complex employee and industrial relations matters.
• Manage cases involving performance, conduct, probation and Reviews of Actions.
• Build strong relationships with People & Culture, managers, employees and unions.
• Support reporting, administration and organisational change and restructures.

Skills

Workplace relations

Communication

Education

HR qualification

Job description

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria's transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria's transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

This is an ongoing role - Location: Melbourne CBD

The Workplace Relations Advisor provides sound advice and support on complex employee and industrial relations matters. This includes managing cases involving performance, conduct, probation and all Reviews of Actions, while ensuring compliance with legislation, government policies and industrial agreements.

The role is the Grievance Registrar for the Department and builds strong relationships with People & Culture, managers, employees, senior executives and unions. It provides timely advice, manages employee relations cases, supports organisational change and restructures, and assists with reporting and administration. Other duties may be assigned in line with the role's classification, skills and capabilities.

What we're looking for (Selection Criteria)

You're someone who:

• Has workplace relations and HR expertise, including performance management and enterprise agreement interpretation.
• Applies sound judgement to employee matters, legislation, policies and industrial requirements.
• Understands the VPS Review of Actions policy and the process.
• Remains calm and professional when managing sensitive issues and competing priorities.
• Communicates and negotiates effectively with leaders, employees and key stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities and identify opportunities to improve processes and business outcomes.

Qualifications and experience

You'll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field is desirable.
• Experience in Workplace Relations and the Victorian Public Service is desirable.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager's contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

Important Information

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 20 October2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Esra Baltaci, A/Senior Manager Workplace Relations at ************@transport.vic.gov.au