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Senior Industrial & Employee Relations Advisor


Company : Featured


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-04-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Industrial & Employee Relations AdvisorSt John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Industrial and Employee Relations Advisor to join our dynamic team. This critical role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact by providing expert advice and support on complex Industrial Relations (IR) and Human Resource (HR) matters.The PositionWorking closely with key stakeholders across the organisation, including Group Workforce and Employee and Industrial Relations teams, you will:Provide strategic and operational advice on a broad range of complex IR and HR issues.Manage casework, including performance management, grievance handling, and disciplinary matters.Interpret awards, enterprise agreements, and employment legislation to guide management actions and decisions.Lead negotiations and consultations with unions, employee representatives, and internal stakeholders.Monitor emerging trends and legislative changes to recommend proactive strategies.Develop and deliver IR/HR training programs to build leadership capability.It is essential you have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of human resources, employee relations and industrial relations issues, along with experience in the interpretation and application of employment/industrial legislation, awards, agreements, policies and procedures.To succeed, you will be passionate about the industry with a strong understanding of the intricacies of the environment, including a commitment in providing outstanding service and the capability of working autonomously and in collaboration with key stakeholders, to support and deliver results across all areas of the function.Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.We can offer youSalary: $119,000 to $133,000 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuationFixed Term Full Time position until January 2026, covering parental leaveLocated in Perth or MelbourneSalary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:Novated leasingwork related expensesself-education andadditional superannuationEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health InsuranceEmployee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discountsFlexible working arrangements - work from home 40% of the timeIf you are a dedicated and experienced professional with a passion for driving positive employee relations outcomes, we welcome your application.For enquiries, please contact Torsten Becht | General Manager Business Partnering & Organisational Development on 0419 891 158At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. #J-18808-Ljbffr