Description:
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is seeking an experienced employee relations practitioner to join our newly established Enterprise Agreement team within Workplace Relations. This is a full time, ongoing opportunity located at our Headquarters in Doncaster, however the successful candidate will have the flexibility of working from Doncaster Headquarters and also from home.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Lead Enterprise Agreement Strategy & Negotiation, the role will play an instrumental role in supporting the enterprise bargaining process, contributing towards the achievement of enterprise bargaining priorities and objectives by providing informed advice and making sound decisions. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate and contribute to the Enterprise Agreement (EA) planning and bargaining phases, including preparing position papers and comprehensive, high-quality internal briefings to key internal stakeholders and supporting the EA approval process in accordance with Fair Work Commission requirements.
- Coordinate the smooth transition of working conditions, working collectively to develop and implement changes to support newly negotiated EAs, including policies, systems, processes and frameworks.
- Work with and guide relevant business units to interpret and ensure compliance with EAs, other legislative requirements and AV policies and procedures.
- Develop information briefings and education material to managers and employees to improve their understanding of EA provisions and their application. Support the delivery of sessions as required.
- Respond to EA requests and queries from various stakeholders, managing stakeholder expectations and providing information and advice as representative of the EA team.
- Provide expert advice and interpretation on legislation, Enterprise Agreements, employment terms and conditions and other employment regulations.
- Tertiary qualification in Industrial Relations, Human Resources or related discipline with proven subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and relevant experience.
- Extensive relevant industrial and employee relations experience, preferably in a public sector organisation.
- Demonstrated professional expertise and experience providing expert industrial advice to a range of stakeholders.
- Sound working knowledge of industrial instruments, principles and frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply these and make recommendations to frame new or changed organisational policies and frameworks.
- Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, including an ability to prepare high quality reports, papers, and presentations for a variety of audiences.
- High level of integrity to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and confidentiality regarding sensitive issues.