Head of Workplace Relations

Head of Workplace Relations & Injury Management Chisholm Institute of TAFE – Dandenong VIC Chisholm is seeking an experienced leader for our Workplace Relations & Injury Management team. Belonging & Inclusion Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self‑regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities. About the Role As a Head of Workplace Relations & Injury Management, your key responsibilities include: Provide specialist workplace relations and injury management advice across Chisholm. Lead the implementation of and provide expert advice on Enterprise Agreements and Awards. Manage employee cases within a person‑centred, trauma informed framework. Manage budgets, reporting, compliance, and risk to align with organisational goals. Deliver initiatives aligned with Chisholm’s Strategic Plan. About You You are an experienced workplace relations and injury management professional with expertise and experience in workplace relations and injury management in a dynamic and fast paced environment. You have an ability to resolve complex cases, interpret Enterprise Agreements and Awards within legislative frameworks and consistent with Chisholm’s policies. Your demonstrated ability to build rapport and effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders is underpinned by your excellent written and verbal communication skills along with your interpersonal skills. You are able to build trust, influence and empower teams. Qualifications required for the role Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as human resources, law, psychology, or a related discipline. Substantial experience in implementing complex enterprise agreements, injury management and resolving employee cases. A willingness to undertake regular training to ensure up to date knowledge and skills. Post graduate qualification in a related discipline. About Us Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education. We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programmes and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees. At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. What we offer An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high‑quality education. Professional Development – continue to grow your career as you nurture your students Networking Opportunities – with Industry Partners State of the art facilities – on our campuses Free on‑site parking – as well as locations close to public transport Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. Its confidential. If this is the job for you, please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application Important information about your application Your application should include: your resume contact details of three (3) referees Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including: Verified copies of all qualifications and transcripts as listed on resume. Current & Valid Working with Children Check (Employee and not Volunteer) Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia Verified Police Check Selection & Appointment Interviews could be held progressively during the advertisement stage and after the closing date. Referees will be contacted after the interview process. Psychometric testing may be used during the selection process. An appointment to this position is required as soon as possible. We are committed to a fair and equitable merit‑based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact ***************@chisholm.edu.au. Applications for this position close at 10am Monday, 19 January 2026. If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Naida Osmancevic, Senior Employment Specialist via email ***************@chisholm.edu.au or ***. Please note that Chisholm's closedown period is from 23 December 2025 and reopens 5 January 2026. Any queries during this time will be responded to once Chisholm reopens. Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage. Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites. #J-18808-Ljbffr