Requisition ID 984703 - Posted - Legal - NSW - Full-time - Professional Services
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.' It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you're excited to turn today's blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in an dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
Career defining opportunity to work on people matters across the Group businesses
Ideally based in Sydney or Melbourne with flexible working options - open to AU for the right candidate
We are Woolworths Group
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.' It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you're excited to turn today's blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
Welcome to the Legal Industry and Government Team
The LIG team supports the entire Woolworths Group. Within LIG, our legal team members provide thought leadership and professional and independent legal advice to secure optimum commercial outcomes, manage the company's risk profile and guide our teams to lead the market. We aspire to the highest of professional standards and deliver great experiences by being highly regarded business partners. We're outcome focussed and always aim to deliver exceptional advice with a strong commercial and strategic understanding, in line with our purpose and values.
About the opportunity
We are now seeking a new colleague with broad experience, and particular expertise in industrial relations and compliance matters. This role is a superb opportunity to use your specialist legal, business partnering and commercial acumen, to provide advice and support across a broad portfolio. This includes providing both strategic and day-to-day advice and also partnering on a range of employment litigation matters. The role is Group wide and supports businesses including Woolworths Supermarkets, Woolworths Metro, BIG W, online/digital businesses like WooliesX and Cartology, plus our supply chain/logistics business (Primary Connect) and various corporate functions.
What you'll do
No day is the same, and the scope of this role is very broad. On any given day, you may work across a wide range of matters, including:
Advising on Enterprise Agreement or Award strategy, interpretation, negotiations and related FWC applications (industrial disputes, EA approvals, industrial action).
Managing a range of escalated litigated claims including unfair dismissal, general protections, bullying, discrimination/harassment and other Court proceedings, including working with external panel law firms and Counsel.
Providing expert advice on escalated matters from a range of People teams, including grievances and investigations, compliance and remediation issues, work health and safety, reward and remuneration, restructures, and recruitment and restraints.
Reviewing, drafting and advising on key People policies, templates, contracts, processes and remuneration arrangements.
Various other issues including whistleblowing matters, responsible sourcing and modern slavery issues, privacy, restructures and corporate/M&A support.
What you'll bring
We're looking for an experienced legal professional who is highly capable, collaborative, passionate and who consistently strives for better ways of working.
You will have:
3-6 years PQE with a well regarded law firm and in house experience with a current Australian practising certificate
Strong background in employment law, with particular experience within a dynamic industrial relations context very valuable
Proven record providing commercially-minded advice and superior drafting capabilities
A resilient and collaborative professional who is comfortable dealing with ambiguity
Capable of building trusted relationships to effectively engage with a variety of stakeholders, using balanced insights and impactful communication to influence decisions and actions.
What you'll experience
A progressive and flexible 'Work from Anywhere' policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing.
Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers. Woolworths Group will also continue to pay superannuation for up to 12 months (subject to relevant caps) while the Team Member is on parental leave (paid or unpaid). 4 weeks paid leave for secondary caregivers
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Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team's diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au . #LI #work180.
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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