Manager Workplace Relations & Wellbeing

Job Description

Chisholm is seeking an experienced Workplace Relations & Wellbeing leader. BELONGING & INCLUSION Chisholm is resolutely diverse and supports applications from all members of our community and equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs and working arrangements, even in ways we have not thought of. Our merit-based recruitment practices are founded on building diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible, and equitable workplace. ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the Chief People Officer, as the Manager for Workplace Relations & Wellbeing, your key responsibilities include: Managing and leading workplace relations advice across Chisholm and its controlled entities. The ongoing development and implementation of workplace governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, and practices related to workplace relations and wellbeing. The ongoing implementation of, and consultation related to, collective agreements. Providing advice and leading operational strategies, consistent with the relevant Agreements/Awards to ensure employee productivity is well managed and is in accordance with the relevant industrial instruments and Chisholm’s goals. Deliver practical solutions that drive compliance, risk reduction, and positive employee and business outcomes. Implementing and driving new and ongoing initiatives in Chisholm’s Strategic Plan 2025-2029 and People Plan related to the Workplace Relations & Wellbeing portfolio. ABOUT YOU You have a deep commitment to customer-focused stakeholder management, influencing skills, the ability to work at all levels and build collaborative and cooperative relationships with key stakeholders. You are able to build relationships, credibility, and influence at all levels of the organisation and with key external stakeholders. An understanding of the post-secondary education environment would be advantageous. Qualifications required for the role: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as human resources, law, psychology, or a related discipline and/or extensive experience in the function.A Post graduate qualification in a related discipline is desirable. ABOUT US Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and train at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education. We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees. At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage, and retain a team of talented people. WHAT WE OFFER An Inclusive work culture - Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Professional Development - continue to grow your career Networking Opportunities with Industry Partners State of the art facilities on our campuses Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport Free Employee Assistance Program - get the support you want. It's confidential. If this is the job for you, please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application! Important information about your application: Your application should include: your resume contact details of three (3) referees Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including: Verified qualifications as listed on resume. Current & Valid Employee Working with Children Check Unrestricted rights to work in Australia National Police Check Selection & Appointment Interviews could be held progressively during the advertisement stage and after the closing date. Referees will be contacted after the interview process. Psychometric testing may be used during the selection process. An appointment to this position is required as soon as possible. We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Applications for this position close at 10am Monday, 24 February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr