Manager, Workplace Relations (Operations)
Job No.: 678756
Location: Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover the
The Opportunity
Monash University is seeking an experienced workplace relations professional to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our Workplace Relations team. Reporting to the Director, Workplace Relations, you will play a pivotal role in resolving disputes, managing grievances, and providing strategic advice to senior management on industrial and employment relations matters.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Provide a first point of contact for university managers and staff for advice on workplace relations matters, assisting the Director, Workplace Relations with the ongoing management of workplace relations cases.
- Take responsibility for particular workplace relations matters, including highly complex issues and specialist negotiations.
- Play a key role in the supporting enterprise bargaining negotiations for the university, with appropriate unions and other stakeholders.
- Represent the university in discussions with unions, enterprise bargaining, and external industrial tribunals.
- Contribute to policy development, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and university objectives.
- Provide leadership to Workplace Relations staff, fostering professional growth and effective dispute resolution.
- Provide workplace relations specialist support/advice for key HR projects.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Extensive knowledge and experience in industrial and workplace relations, with a strong understanding of organisational change and structure.
- Demonstrated expertise in dispute resolution, negotiation, and handling complex employee relations issues within large, multi-site organisations.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic employee relations policies that balance the interests of the organisation and its workforce.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with staff, senior management, and external partners.
- Superior leadership abilities, with evidence of successful team management and the ability to work autonomously under broad direction.
- Strong analytical skills, with a deep understanding of industrial law and the capacity to interpret agreements, awards, and legislation.
What we offer you
- Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Access convenient on-campus amenities including parking, cafes, bank, health services, post office, gym, swimming pool, and childcare facilities
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including health insurance
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
To apply, submit your CV along with a cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing your suitability to this position. Key Selection Criteria responses are not required. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Angelo Yoannidis, Director, Workplace Relations, Angelo.Yoannidis@monash.edu
Position Description: Workplace Relations Operations Manager
Applications Close: Sunday 11th May 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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