Associate Director Workplace Relations and Advisory

Job Description

Associate Director Workplace Relations and Advisory Up to 17% Super & Salary Sacrificing options Fixed term up to 5 years | Full-Time at 1.0FTE About the Role We have a unique and impactful opening within the People and Culture team as the Associate Director, Workplace Relations and Advisory. In this role, you will lead the Industrial relations and Business Partnering functions supporting University Leaders through the provision of strategic advice in relation to all matters connected to industrial and workplace relations. In addition, you will ensure Flinders University complies with relevant legal requirements in respect of employment and industrial issues and lead and manage Flinders University efforts to effectively manage relationships between Managers and employees to ensure fair, diverse, equitable, inclusive, and consistent treatment to all employees. Some of the responsibilities of the position are: Provide specialist Industrial and Workplace Relations advice to P&C Business Partners and University leaders and proactively manage complex matters. Lead enterprise bargaining for the University and manage union relationships. Lead a team of business partners, advisors and IR/ER experts to deliver a responsive service across the University. Brief external legal providers as relevant in respect of complex case management issues and workplace disputes. Oversee and conduct workplace investigations. Provide high level advice to the Director, People and Culture on a range of people-related strategies. Lead or support submissions to Industrial Tribunals as required for the management of unfair dismissals, adverse action matters, discrimination, and related complaints. About You Ideally you are an exceptional leader with extensive experience working in an industrial and HR advisory, including the management of employee investigations and enterprise bargaining negotiations. You have excellent communication skills and can build effective relationships with Senior Executives, unions, and leaders across various levels of the organisation together with having advanced analytical and problem-solving skills in the diagnosis of sensitive and complex matters and in providing innovative and practical solutions on a timely basis. Some of the key position capabilities of the role include: Extensive knowledge and understanding of employee relations/industrial relations legislative and regulatory requirements and processes. Sound understanding of contemporary People and Culture management theory and practice. Demonstrated understanding of People and Culture policies and practices as they apply within the University sector. Experience in leading enterprise bargaining. Demonstrated experience in overseeing and ensuring the independent and effective management of complex industrial matters. Evidence of highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, including coaching and mentoring, advocacy and influencing skills, presentation and report writing skills. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Cover Letter, outlining your suitability for the role. For more information regarding this position, please contact Mark Schultz. Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) 9 February, 2025. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. #J-18808-Ljbffr