Exciting opportunity to join Victoria's most influential independent business body
Fantastic career opportunity with full training provided
Great phone-based role with flexible full-time and part-time positions available
Do you have an interest in industrial relations and human resources? If so, we are looking for a Workplace Relations Advisor to join our team. You will receive full and ongoing training and development to ensure you are equipped to join this well-respected workplace relations team.
About us
We are the most influential, independent business body in Victoria with over 100,000 members and clients. Our members choose us because we're trusted experts in HR and workplace relations, training, international trade, workplace health, safety and wellbeing, 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
Our Workplace Relations team offers our members expert advice, training and assistance on a range of employment matters, working across various industries and sectors. Our Advice Line Advisors are responsible for providing relevant and accurate telephone advice to members on enquiries relating to industrial relations legislation, awards, general human resources issues and general workplace occupational health safety issues. In addition, this role will provide information to members on the full range of consulting services and products that are available to meet their needs.
About you
Due to recent growth within the team, we are looking for someone with a keen interest in Industrial Relations and Human Resources, to join our team of Advisors. Whether you're a recent graduate looking to start their career or have a few years' experience, if this sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We provide full ongoing training and development within a well-respected workplace relations team enabling you to identify and assess member issues, provide relevant and accurate advice, and advise members on the full range of consulting services and products that are available to meet their needs. You will have strong customer service skills including a high level of verbal and written communication skills. You will also possess strong administrative and time management skills as our Advisors provide administration support to the broader team for both individual case work and development of member products.
You will have:
A qualification in Industrial Relations or Human Resources, and/or equivalent industry experience are desirable.
Strong customer service and administration skills.
A high level of verbal and written communication skills.
The capacity to comprehend basic to moderate issues and communicate them in a user-friendly manner.
Capacity to provide administrative support to the team as required, for both individual case work and development of member products.
Understanding of employment legislation and the Australian Industrial Relations system will be highly regarded.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, please apply online under the Careers section of our website, www.victorianchamber.com.au/careers . Applications, including a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria contained within the position description, should be addressed to the HR team. The position description can be found under the Careers section of website.
Application will close 2 December 2024, or earlier if we receive a significant response – so please apply as soon as possible.
Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory police check as a pre-condition of employment.