Employee Relations Specialist - Milsons Point

Job Description

About Us... Royal Rehab is a leading provider of rehabilitation services in brain and spinal cord injury. Our services also include neurological and general rehabilitation, supported independent living and specialist disability services. Our vision is a world without limits for people with disability, illness and injury. Royal Rehab is renowned for our focus on research and innovation and sits uniquely as a provider of advanced rehabilitation and disability services including supported accommodation, private rehabilitation hospitals, a purpose-built resort for people with spinal cord injury and community services. We know diversity makes Royal Rehab a great place to work and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. At Royal Rehab we are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified!! About the Role.. An exciting role exists for an Employee Relations (ER) professional with a strong background in managing industrial relations within healthcare, allied health, or disability sectors. You excel at guiding organisations through workplace relations projects and issues and finding good outcomes for multiple stakeholders. As a trusted advisor, you empower leadership teams to effectively address employee relations challenges while ensuring adherence to relevant laws, awards, and enterprise agreements. Your expertise and collaborative approach make you a trusted advisor and positive role model. Key Responsibilities Include: Lead IR/ER projects associated with mergers, acquisitions and growth, Develop and implement IR/ER strategies that achieve organisational and legal requirements. Guide the design of enterprise agreements and lead negotiations, Provide expert advice on industrial relations matters, including award & agreement interpretation, enterprise agreement making, and workplace disputes. Support HR in managing complex employee relations matters, including grievances, investigations, and disciplinary actions. Support compliance with laws, awards, and regulations within the hospital, allied health, and disability sectors. Support organisational learning by delivering training and guidance to managers and staff on IR/ER related topics. About You.. You enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, listening, learning and assisting those around you to grow their capability. You role model positive behaviours; building good working relationships and supporting others while remaining focussed on performance and outcomes. You have an eye for detail, may have been called a perfectionist (but can keep that gift in check) and you enjoy problem solving and finding win-win solutions. Importantly, you have a wealth of transferable skills and have reached a career point where you want to leverage this knowledge to strengthen an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of people with disability, illness and injury. Essential Criteria: Tertiary qualifications in law, industrial relations, human resources , or a related field. Demonstrated experience in industrial relations within the Australian healthcare, hospital, or disability services sectors. Strong knowledge of Australian workplace laws, including the Fair Work Act and relevant awards. Proven experience in enterprise bargaining and workplace dispute resolution. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to interpret and apply complex legislation and industrial instruments. Demonstrated project leadership and implementation. Desirable Criteria: NSW Health Award Experience Fitness Modern Award Interpretation experience Health Professionals and Support Services Modern Award Interpretation experience Restaurant Modern Award Interpretation Training experience What We Offer... Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Benefits : Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts Career growth: Genuine career opportunities Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements Salary: Competitive remuneration Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment Proud to be Great Place to Work Certified!! We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899. What’s Next… If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW to start your journey with us! Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered. Visit our Royal Rehab careers page for more information: The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged. A career with Royal Rehab is an opportunity to collaborate, grow and make a difference with an iconic organisation recognised as a leader in rehabilitation and disability support. We do not provide sponsorship and no agencies please. #J-18808-Ljbffr