• Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus or Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 9 ($132,790 - $140,744) + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?
At Deakin, you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options, including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; and an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a leading public university in Victoria, transforming education for over 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online campus. As a progressive, open-minded institution, we’re proud to deliver the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and to consistently rank in the top 1% of universities worldwide.

About the role:
As a Senior Consultant, Workplace Relations, you will play a key role in managing complex employee relations issues and providing expert guidance on workplace matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and promoting a positive and equitable work environment. Reporting to the Associate Director, Workplace Relations, you’ll drive workplace relations projects and initiatives and play an essential part in legislative compliance and best-practice implementation across the university.

As a Senior Consultant, you will:

• Provide expert advice on workplace relations matters, including enterprise agreement (EA) interpretation and managing complex cases like industrial disputes.
• Represent the University at Conciliation hearings, preparing materials and recommending approaches to support positive outcomes.
• Advise stakeholders on workplace relations issues, offering practical, balanced guidance that considers organisational risk.
• Contribute to enterprise bargaining efforts, preparing EA documentation for the Fair Work Commission and supporting good faith negotiations.
• Lead or support investigations into misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and bullying, preparing reports with actionable recommendations.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience in workplace relations and/or employment law.
• Extensive knowledge of workplace/industrial relations legislation and practices and ideally, at least 3 years post admissions experience.
• Proven experience in managing complex workplace relations issues and influencing key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide training and coaching on workplace relations issues, including conflict resolution and grievance management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to build and maintain productive relationships across all levels of the university and with external partners.

Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

• For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Gemma Doyle, Senior Manager, People Solutions on g.doyle@deakin.edu.au
• For a copy of the position description, please see below.

 Senior Consultant, Workplace Relations.pdf

Applications close at 11:55 pm on Sunday 1st December, 2024.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.