Senior Employee Relations Advisor

• Take a lead role within a team of employment specialists providing advice, legal counsel and strategic direction to a World Top 100 University
• Level 8, full-time appointment on a permanent/ongoing basis
• $103,364 – $112,981 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team
Human Resources (HR) function plays a critical role in the University achieving its challenging aims and ambitions. UWA’s strategy for the development and performance of its people is at the core of the University’s planning. The ability of HR professionals to partner effectively with senior leadership teams across the University is crucial to develop opportunities and provide practical and innovative solutions to achieve academic and business goals.

About the opportunity
Reporting to Manager, Employee Relations, you will contribute towards a comprehensive consultancy service, advising managers on common to complex people management issues including interpretation of industrial legislation, awards and agreements, policies and procedures, providing advice and coaching to managers on employee and industrial relations matters. You will also contribute towards the research and development of employee and industrial relations policies and procedures and related resources. You will work collaboratively with Human Resource Business Partners to ensure integrated service provision.

About you
To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate a relevant tertiary qualification and substantial relevant experience in the provision of consultancy and advisory services to staff at all levels with regards to the application of industrial and/or employee relations or related frameworks. You will also demonstrate the ability to effectively manage industrial and/or employee matters and to contribute to developing complex strategies and solutions. In addition, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in the context of stakeholder relationship management and supporting union consultation mechanisms.

Note: A current National Police Clearance (NPC) is a requirement of this position.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Position description - Senior Employee Relations Adviser (513119).pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 20 November 2022

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Marie Fort at [email protected] . 

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:11 Nov 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:20 Nov 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time