Workplace Relations Advisor

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria is seeking a Workplace Relations Advisor for an ongoing Melbourne CBD role. You will provide sound advice on complex employee and industrial relations matters, including performance, conduct, probation and Reviews of Actions, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and industrial agreements.

You will act as Grievance Registrar, build relationships with People & Culture, managers, employees, senior executives and unions, and support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide sound advice on complex employee and industrial relations matters.
• Manage employee relations cases, including performance, conduct, probation and Reviews of Actions.
• Act as Grievance Registrar for the Department.
• Build strong relationships with People & Culture, managers, employees, senior executives and unions.
• Support organisational change and restructures; assist with reporting and administration.
• Take on other duties as assigned in line with role capabilities.

Skills

Workplace relations

HR expertise

Performance management

Policy interpretation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related field

Job description

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)

• 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

• 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.

Application deadline

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Contact

For further information about the role, please contact Esra Baltaci, A/Senior Manager Workplace Relations at [email protected]

Redeployees

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