About this role

• Full-time ongoing position (part-time at 9 days per fortnight considered)
• Salary range: $123,625 – $157,340 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging  
• Attractive employee benefits: up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid model

 About the role

In this role, you will provide up-to-date, specialist employment and workplace relations advice and expertise to our HR team, as well as to the broader People and Workplace Services (PAWS) leadership team.

You will be responsible for ensuring VLA's workforce has access to contemporary people management policies, practices and systems to ensure ongoing Employee Relations (ER) / Industrial Relations compliance.

You will take the lead in supporting the organisation in the resolution of difficult workplace issues, disputes, and grievances as well as disciplinary concerns, workplace investigations and change consultations.

Working closely with the Associate Director, Advisory/Resourcing/Payroll you will manage key relationships such as the union and other stakeholders.

You will also work closely with PAWS' managers as they support  VLA's people strategy and carry out major priorities to support and offer a safe and inclusive workplace for VLA staff.

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country. 

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Significant experience in employee/workplace relations, including the provision of high-quality strategic advice and the management of complex people and industrial relations matters.
• Significant experience in planning, negotiation, implementation and post-implementation review of Enterprise Agreements and demonstrated experience in the interpretation and operationalisation of industrial instruments, legislation and legal advice.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and manage relationships effectively to achieve objectives.
• The ability to lead, educate, coach and develop others and champion change, leading by example and supporting continuous improvement in ER practices.
• A law degree and unrestricted Victorian practising certificate (mandatory).

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Victoria Legal Aid

We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits

• Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
• Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club (and salary package the cost)
• Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

How to apply

To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (listed within the file attachments).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team via [email protected] using the subject line: Employment & Workplace Relations Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information about the role, please review the attached position description. For additional enquiries, please contact the Recruitment Team on [email protected].

Other relevant information

It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

A position description is attached.