Senior Workplace Relations ConsultantApply locations: Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne VIC
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 8 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: January 23, 2025 (5 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R011598
Senior Workplace Relations Consultant Working at Transurban is different; it's a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day.
We create city-sized solutions — building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads — to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.
About the role Transurban's Workplace Relations team is growing, and we are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Workplace Relations (WR) Consultant to provide expert and specialised advice on strategic and operational workplace relations matters across Transurban's operations.
You'll join an innovative People and Culture team, who are committed to fostering a lawful, ethical, and responsible workplace culture.
As a Senior WR Consultant, you'll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our workforce and communities.
It's meaningful, challenging, and exciting work.
Day-to-day, you will: Provide workplace relations advice for resolving complex cases (disputes, grievances, employee capacity, misconduct).Guide and coach leaders on P&C policies, practices, employment obligations, and best practice people management.Conduct and support the management of internal and external workplace investigations and conduct matters.Ensure compliance with workplace legislation, regulations, and various employment instruments (Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards, Common Law contracts).Support enterprise bargaining and industrial relations activities.Manage workplace relations (WR) projects and provide SME input on other organisation and P&C projects.Advise on and manage workplace relations (WR) matters that arise during organisational change.This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferable skills and experiences, including: Significant Workplace Relations experience and the provision of advice in a large and complex workplace setting.Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law, Commerce, Psychology, Business or similar).Legal qualification advantageous but not essential.Approachable, with highly developed interpersonal skills and advanced influencing skills.Ability to empathise and deal sensitively with issues which impact on employee wellbeing.Expert knowledge of workplace and employment-related legislation and regulations.Experience in the development of P&C and WR related policies, procedures, and guidelines.Experience in interpreting and supporting organisations apply applicable terms within Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards, and Common Law Contracts.People leader experience advantageous but not essential.If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including: A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year.16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period and with superannuation paid during unpaid parental leave.Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests.Health and wellbeing support — access to Headspace, our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more.Share offers and insurance benefits.Social activities, community give-back programs, and paid volunteer days.We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests.
Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.
We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing, and inclusion; where everyone belongs.
We treat everyone with fairness, consideration, and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not.
We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions, and concerns.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability.
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Ready to help us keep cities moving?
Apply today. Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23-Jan-2025 0:00
Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.
Primary Location: Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne VIC
About UsTransurban uses technology, innovation, and insights to create better, safer, and more sustainable travel solutions for our communities — and exceptional career opportunities for our people.
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