Industrial Relations Manager
Job No:
PiiibIW0136
Location:
Leichhardt
Located on the Sydney CBD fringe, Inner West is one of Australia’s most progressive and community-focused new Councils serving a resident base of approx. 190,000 in area of 36 square km from Balmain in the North, Newtown in the East, Tempe in the South and Croydon in the West. With a vibrant, diverse and passionate community, Inner West Council is currently seeking an experienced and influencing Industrial Relations Manager to provide a key role in supporting people strategies by understanding IR issues and proactively developing strategies that maximise a positive industrial climate in a period of employment protections and merger activities.
As the most senior industrial relations specialist you will be sought out by senior leaders in the organisation for advice and support. With a deep understanding of industrial relations landscape and Local Government, the IR Manager is respected at all levels of the organisation for the provision of support, advice and contemporary workplace solutions. You will provide high level strategic advice through identifying key industrial relations issues, challenges, risks and opportunities; undertake analysis of proposed business projects, referencing the IR landscape of an amalgamated council along with multiple agreements and identify IR impacts; advise and coach senior leaders in IR related issues and opportunities; influence senior leaders on the need to implement IR policy, procedure and drive changes in line with strategic intent/direction; and conduct workplace investigations where appropriate.
This key specialist role works closely with the broader HR group whilst supporting business client groups and has one direct report. This is both a strategic and ‘hands-on role’ that requires someone with significant energy and drive. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join our friendly and supportive team of experienced HR specialists in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
Remuneration
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant based on skills and experience.
Total remuneration package is inclusive of base salary, super, reasonable overtime, allowances and access to an IWC leaseback vehicle scheme
Benefits
- Access to One day off per month
- Health and wellbeing programs including a subsidized gym membership to a network of Sydney gyms
- Onsite Parking
Key duties
- Leadership and management of Industrial Relations issues including interpretation and application of relevant legislation and regulations, advice, and positive relations with third parties, particularly in relation to industrial/employee relations
- Lead the negotiation of industrial agreements with the experience to cost any changes, seek improved working arrangements and deliver in negotiations
- Provide support, assistance, timely and systematic advice and reporting to the Group Manager Human Resources on all aspects of operation
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in industrial relations, employment law or human resources or a related field and or significant relevant experience in a senior HR industrial, business partnering or senior HR generalist position in a diverse organisation
- Highly developed leadership skills, ability to develop and maintain effective workplace relationships through an approachable style as well as the ability to manage and work in a multi-disciplinary/cross functional professional team with a passion for improvement.
- Highly developed communication skills. Extensive experience and detailed knowledge of contemporary workplace reform and industrial relations issues affecting a diverse organisation. This includes experience providing high quality strategic employee relations advice to mitigate organisational risk including successful negotiation strategies with unions and experience in the Industrial Relations commission and/or related tribunals.
Enquiries
Melodie Whiting, Group Manager Human Resources on (02) 9392 5789
Closing Date
Sunday 30 June 2019, at 11:30pm
How to Apply
We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.
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Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia.
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Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.
Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.