Liaise with senior executive and management teams
Work collaboratively within a team of HR professionals
Hybrid working arrangements available
The role
Full Time, Continuing
Level 8 - $107,199 to $121,340 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
Location: Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Orange, Port
Macquarie or Wagga Wagga
As the Senior Employee Relations Specialist, you will provide expert advice on
a range of complex employee relations and human resource matters in alignment
with the legislative, regulatory and industrial obligations applicable to the
University.
Working closely with the HR Business Partners and Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Team, you will provide specialist advice, support and education, in the
management and resolution of performance matters, serious misconduct,
employment grievances and complex disputes.
Additionally, you will lead projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing
employee relations across the university as well as monitor, evaluate and
review appropriate policies and practices. You will provide coaching, support
and education to managers and leaders to build capability in handling
challenging or complex employee relations matters.
About you
You will have a relevant qualification and 8+ years' experience in industrial
relations and employee relations within a complex industry.
Your technical knowledge of applying and interpreting industrial relations and
employment legislation and enterprise agreements will be strong, along with
the ability to provide advice on these instruments and complex IR/ER issues.
High level communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role
as you will need to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders
including unions, managers and leaders, and employees at all levels. You will
naturally seek opportunities to collaborate with the HR Business Partners, and
managers and leaders, to ensure proactive support, guidance, and resolution of
matters.
Benefits
Work life balance (including a hybrid work model)
Professional development opportunities
Generous leave options
Enjoy salary packaging and sacrifice options
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Visit our website to learn more about our great range of employee benefits.
About us
The Division of People and Culture plays a key strategic role in building a
collaborative environment where staff can excel, with a respectful and
inclusive culture that values everyone. We are focused on building leadership
capability, staff engagement, professional development opportunities, and
addressing our future needs through workforce planning and talent management
initiatives. We support, empower, and inspire our people to deliver excellence
and contribute to the achievement of Charles Sturt's strategic initiatives.
We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the
character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we
collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help
their communities grow and flourish.
The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of
respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase
represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from
traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission
of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better
place.
Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community,
welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.
Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to
diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze
Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian
Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous
Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and
non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
To apply
Applicants are expected to apply online and provide a 1-2 page cover letter
demonstrating their skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the
position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description)
and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for
further information on completing the application process please visit our how
to apply page or contact us.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or
applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Further information
Additional information is available in the position description or by
contacting:
Kerry Murnain Director - Strategy, Partnerships and Inclusion email
[email protected] Ph: 0488 338 367
Closing Date: 11 pm, Sunday 14 April 2024
