Join Uniting's Corporate Support Services.

• Permanent full-time position
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
• Based in Melbourne CBD

Your new role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Workplace Relations Advisor to join our dynamic team at Uniting.

In this crucial role, you will provide expert employee relations support and advice across the organization, working closely with the Senior Manager of Workplace Relations. You will contribute to the development and maintenance of Uniting’s Workplace Relations framework, while upskilling the People & Culture team and leadership across the organization.

If you have a passion for employee relations, dispute resolution, and fostering a positive workplace culture, we want to hear from you!

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of $130K + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave!
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

Essential:

• Degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Employment Law, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience as a senior workplace relations specialist
• Strong knowledge of workplace and employment-related legislation and regulations
• Extensive experience in managing and advising on complex ER and Payroll matters
• Experience with interpreting and working with enterprise agreements and modern awards
• Experience in preparing responses and representing employers in external tribunals, including the Fair Work Commission
• Experience with the end-to-end enterprise agreement-making process

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s or Master of Laws specializing in Employment Law
• Conciliation and mediation qualifications or certificate in alternative dispute resolution

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Sally Thomas on sally.thomas@vt.uniting.org for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.