Senior Employee Relations Consultant

PRIMARY DETAIL

Work within a high performing team of specialists and partner with a diverse range of stakeholders to provide advice and support in managing complex and sensitive employment matters. Hybrid working arrangement.

• From $133,989 to $141,514 gross per annum (HEW Level 9), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Full-time, continuing role. Based at Wallumattagal campus, North Ryde.
• High performing and supportive team. Hybrid working arrangement.

THE ROLE

Employee Relations is a specialist team within HR responsible for providing support and advice on the implementation of the University’s employment and industrial frameworks.

Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Employee Relations Consultant will work with a team of specialists and partner with a diverse range of stakeholders on the provision of advice and support in managing complex and sensitive employment matters.  Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Leading case management of complex and sensitive employment matters, ensuring equity in the process and alignment with the Enterprise Agreement.
• Change management advice including advising and assisting in the management of staff consultation and redundancy processes.
• Co-ordinating and facilitating dispute resolution processes, liaising with Union representatives and, as required, representing the organisation as an advocate in tribunals.
• Coaching managers and HR partners to address and resolve sensitive and/or complex employee relations matters. 
• Researching, analysing and identifying options for addressing and resolving complex employee relations matters.
• Researching and developing advice and options to inform the organisation’s industrial strategy.

About You

We are looking for a qualified and experienced candidate with strong consulting, coaching and communication skills and the ability to build strong and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

You will have working knowledge of the Australian legal and industrial framework at both state and federal levels. You will demonstrate experience and strong ability in providing expert advice with respect to legislative, EA and policy requirements, managing complex and sensitive matters within a large and matrixed organisation.

You are highly organised and have a methodical approach to your work.

Your experience in a similar role within the higher education sector will be highly regarded but is not essential.

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the staff benefits on offer.

At Macquarie, we recognise that our staff have responsibilities and commitments outside of work. We believe that by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. Have a look at our Flexible Work Framework.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that addresses how you meet the below selection criteria (maximum 2 pages):

• HR, IR or legal qualifications and/or related experienced.
• Experience working within the Australian legal and industrial framework and providing expert advice with respect to legislative, EA and policy requirements.
• Experience in handling complex and sensitive employment matters effectively including, for example, performance and conduct matters.
• Ability to provide coaching advice to managers and HR partners handling complex and sensitive employment matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare and provide recommendations, policies, reports, proposals and advice. 
• Ability to effectively negotiate and influence key internal and external stakeholders.

* This position requires a criminal record check.

Role-specific Enquiries: Carina Jarman, Employee Relations Manager via [email protected].

General Enquiries: Lizzy Nguyen, HR Consultant via [email protected].

Applications Close: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)

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Applications Close:

15/05/2024 11:59 PM

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