Workplace Relations Consultant

Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Competitive salary and incentives

Employee benefits

Job summary

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Melbourne is seeking a Workplace Relations Consultant to deliver high‑quality consulting on workplace relations and employment legislation, including advisory sessions and training. You will join a team of HR professionals and ER consultants with flexible and hybrid working options.

Contribute to wage audits, enterprise agreements, compliance investigations, and related advisory services while supporting Victorian businesses and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in workplace relations and employment legislation.
• Ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality consulting services on workplace relations and employment legislation to members, customers and clients.
• Deliver verbal and written advice and conduct training/information sessions.
• Assist with wage and condition audits, modern award interpretation and enterprise agreement matters.
• Represent clients in Fair Work Commission matters and provide best-practice solutions to complex issues.
• Support the WPR Advice Line team and provide training presentations as required.

Skills

Industrial relations

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations or HR

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Melbourne VIC

This position is well suited to an individual who has a passion for industrial relations/employee relations and employment legislation, has the ability to build rapport with various internal and external stakeholders and has strong communication skills.

• Great career opportunity to begin, or build upon your Workplace Relations experience
• Join a supportive, high performing team
• CBD Head office, however hybrid working options available

About us

We are the most influential, independent business body in Victoria with a strong network of over 100,000 small, medium, and large businesses. Our members and customers choose us because we’re trusted experts in workplace relations, training, international trade, workplace health, safety and wellbeing, networking events and policy development. Our team of 200 people thrive on putting our members first in everything we do – from providing exceptional customer service to advocating for their interests to all levels of government. The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry works for the success of our members, business and Victoria.

About the role

As a leading provider of workplace relations consulting the Victorian Chamber is growing and has an opportunity for a Workplace Relations Consultant. The team is made up of in-house HR professionals, business partners, ER consultants, compliance advisors, and those who have practiced law in in-house and private practice roles. Some of the team even started their careers on the WPR Advice Line. With flexible and hybrid working options, as well as the option to be based from our head office or regional offices, this role could provide the perfect opportunity for you to further develop and elevate your career in workplace relations.

The role is responsible for providing high quality consulting services, including verbal and written advice to Victorian Chamber members, customers and clients in all aspects of workplace relations and employment legislation, including conducting a range of training and information sessions. Our professional team delivers a range of fee for service consulting including modern award interpretation, wage and condition audits, workplace investigations, Fair Work Commission representation, enterprise agreement assistance, performance management and termination advice, and offer best practice solutions to solve complex issues.

About you

Do you have an interest in industrial relations and human resources?If so, we are looking for a Workplace Relations Consultant to join our team. This position is well suited to an individual who has a passion for industrial relations/employee relations and employment legislation, has the ability to build rapport with various internal and external stakeholders and has strong communication skills.

In addition, you will have many, or most of the below:

• An interest or passion for Human Resources.
• A background of any kind in a human resources/IR role.
• Degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources, or equivalent industry experience.
• A passion for compliance, including wage audits and award interpretation.
• A solid understanding of employment legislation and the Australian Industrial Relations system.
• Excellent customer service skills and team orientation.
• A high level of verbal and written communication skills.
• A demonstrated ability to read and interpret case law and legislation.
• An ability to confidently deliver training programs and presentations.
• Leadership capacity with strong coordination and organisational skills.
• The capacity to comprehend more technical IR/HR issues and communicate them in a user-friendly manner.
• Capacity to provide support to the WPR Advice Line Manager and consulting team as required.

At the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a significant impact. We value accountability, collaboration, curiosity, and excellence. A competitive salary and incentives, along with a range of employee benefits will be offered to the successful candidate. Join us and help shape the future of Victorian businesses!

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory police check as a pre-condition of employment.