Employee Relations Lead

Band 8 - $130,399 - $146,125 per annum (plus super) Permanent Full Time About Us Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, GreaterDandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population ofover 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's secondlargest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes atDandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market. Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturallydiverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 differentbirthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industriesinclude manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade,wholesale trade and transport. We are a progressive organisation of exceptional characterthat offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellentservice to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We investin the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that isrespectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest. About the role The People Safety and Culture Team partners with leaders andteams to strengthen capability and culture, making Greater Dandenong a greatplace for staff and the community. The Employee Relations Lead will play a critical role inensuring a fair and harmonious work culture by supporting the organisation withsubject matter expertise across all elements of Workplace Relations, strongknowledge of contemporary practice and current legislative requirements. This is a critical and high-priority role, focused onshaping and executing the Industrial Relations strategy. Over the coming year,the primary focus will be on collaborative enterprise bargaining and thesubsequent implementation of the new enterprise agreement. Additionally,the focus will be on coaching and developing leaders and others within the PeopleSafety and Cultureteam, across ER, IR and broader HR. About you To be successful in this role, you will have demonstratedknowledge and experience of the following: Aminimum of 10 to 15 years’ experience in a specialist employee relationsrole within a complex and large organisation. Substantialexperience in complex case management and mentoring other PS&C teammembers in the management and resolution of various cases and the abilityto identify trends and take proactive action. Exceptionalproblem-solving skills with Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills with the ability to buildrelationships and work collaboratively across teams, with unions, legalrepresentatives and networks. Extensiveexperience in the development and review of various policies andprocedures. Provenexperience in managing various change initiatives (includingorganisational restructures) by implementing and supporting these. Experiencein the negotiation of Enterprise Agreements from initial strategy andpreparation to negotiation, through to successful implementation. RelevantTertiary Qualifications in either Employment Law, Human ResourcesManagement or equivalent is required along with substantial relevantexperience in complex organisations. Experiencewithin various tribunals and the Fair Work Commission processes andability to represent Council and/or in consult with Counsel. Please ensure you address the key selection criteriaoutlined in the position description as part of your application. You may be required to undertake practical testing, workpreference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment(physical) or aptitude testing. The successful candidate will be asked to produce a validWorking with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a National PoliceCheck (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subjectto the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people withcriminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position.Each application will be considered on its merits. Benefits of working with us Council believes in providing an environment where staffthrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as peopleand professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture whichencourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plentyof opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expandingand diverse organisation. Our benefits include Competitive salary Salary sacrifice childcare (where available) Flexible working options supported including hybrid work Access to learning & development programs includingstudy assistance Reward & recognition programs Access to our support and wellbeing programs A vibrant social club For more information about our benefits, please visit ourcareers page: Working with Us Council will consider flexible working arrangements forall positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications fromeveryone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanderbackground, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age,ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplaceadjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staffmember. Council is commitment to providing an inclusive andwelcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for childrenwith zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any pointthroughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contactingthe listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us. To apply Toapply for this position please complete the online application form including: Response to key selection criteria You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Bunurong People, and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their continuing connections to climate, Culture, Country and waters. #J-18808-Ljbffr