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Workplace Relations Manager

Location: Burwood, Victoria
Job Type: 3 month temporary/full time hours

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Workplace Relations Manager to join our team and lead workplace relations initiatives within a highly unionized, public-sector environment.

About the Role:

As the Workplace Relations Manager, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing strategies that support effective employee relations, industrial relations, and compliance with employment frameworks. This position requires a deep understanding of public-sector employment practices, particularly in VPS (Victorian Public Sector) or APS (Australian Public Service) settings, and experience managing relationships in unionized workplaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage workplace relations strategies, policies, and practices.
• Provide expert advice on industrial relations matters, including enterprise agreements, disputes, and negotiations.
• Foster productive relationships with unions, ensuring constructive dialogue and effective resolution of workplace issues.
• Oversee compliance with VPS/APS frameworks, relevant legislation, and industrial instruments.
• Support the development and implementation of workforce strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Manage complex workplace investigations and grievances.
• Develop and deliver training for managers and staff on workplace relations and employment law.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR, legal, and executive teams, to drive positive workplace outcomes.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in workplace relations within VPS, APS, or similar public-sector environments.
• A deep understanding of industrial relations laws, enterprise agreements, and union engagement in heavily unionized workplaces.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with unions and other stakeholders.
• Expertise in handling complex employment matters, including disputes, grievances, and investigations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A degree in Human Resources, Law, Industrial Relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

If you are passionate about workplace relations and have the skills and experience to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Join us and lead positive change in workplace relations!

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion