Associate Director, Employment

vor 4 Wochen


Wollongong City Council, Österreich University of Wollongong Vollzeit

Associate Director, Employment & Industrial Relations University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia At UOW, our vision is to create a workplace where people thrive— a community driven by purpose, trust, and shared values. As we continue to evolve and strengthen our culture, we’re seeking a senior leader who will shape the future of employment and industrial relations at the University. About the role As the Associate Director, Employment & Industrial Relations , you’ll lead the University’s approach to employment and industrial relations, balancing compliance, risk, and pragmatic people‑centred solutions that support UOW’s strategic and cultural goals. This pivotal role will lead the design and implementation of UOW’s Employment and Industrial Relations Strategy, provide enterprise leadership on all employment matters, and drive constructive, values‑based engagement with our unions and staff representatives. You’ll play a key role in enterprise bargaining, policy alignment, dispute resolution, and leadership capability building—ensuring our people practices are fair, consistent, and future‑focused. About you You’re an experienced senior practitioner who thrives in complex environments and is known for your calm influence and sound judgement. You combine a deep understanding of employment and industrial law with the ability to apply it pragmatically—balancing legal, operational, and cultural considerations. Substantial experience leading employment relations strategy, enterprise bargaining, and complex workplace matters. Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. Proven ability to engage constructively with unions and senior stakeholders to achieve sustainable outcomes. Demonstrated leadership of high‑performing ER/IR or workplace relations teams. Strategic insight and courage to simplify complexity, influence executive decisions, and support transformation. Commitment to values‑based leadership, equity, inclusion, and psychological safety. Relevant tertiary qualifications, with a Master’s degree preferred (a legal qualification is desirable but not essential). Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria. For further information about this position, please contact Alison Miller, Talent Acquisition Advisor. Closing Date: Sunday 23 November 2025, 11:59 PM. The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Human Resources and Legal Industries: Higher Education and Legal Services #J-18808-Ljbffr



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