Senior Workplace Relations Specialist

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Detail information about job Senior Workplace Relations Specialist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Provide high quality workplace relations advice and service
• Base salary $127K + 17% superannuation + Other benefits
• Located at Camperdown Campus

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
  
The University of Sydney has been producing the next generation of leaders in diverse fields since we were established in 1850. Through learning, critical analysis and active contribution to public debate, we help to shape Australia’s national and international agenda.
  
Our strategic plan is unashamedly aspirational, aiming to position the University of Sydney as the best university in Australia and a leading institution globally.  Human Resources is a key enabler of the University’s strategy, through the delivery of strategic workforce initiatives. Our focus on people is all about building workplace culture, strengthening workforce capability and maximising staff impact.
  
To support the University to deliver on its strategic priorities, we are looking for a Senior Workplace Relations Specialist to join the Workplace Relations Team.
  
YOUR NEW ROLE
  
In this role you will report to the Associate Director, Workplace Relations and provide guidance and support for operational and strategic workplace relations matters. As part of a broader Human Resources team you will work collaboratively with HR Business Partners to deliver consistent and seamless HR Service to customers.
  
You will:

• Provide expert advice, coaching, and support to senior management and key stakeholders to manage and resolve performance and disciplinary matters.
• Conduct investigations and provide recommendations relating to complex workplace relations cases.
• Manage and build positive relations with key internal and external stakeholders, including HR Business Partners, Line Managers, and Union Representatives.
• Design and deliver education programs and awareness sessions to improve and build capability amongst HR Business Partners and Line Managers.
• Collate, analyse and provide routine and ad hoc reporting and metrics on workplace relations matters.
• Contribute to projects as required to increase and foster an effective workplace culture and build capability for change, conflict management and underperformance.

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
  
You will have relevant tertiary qualifications coupled with extensive workplace relations experience in a large and complex unionised environment, preferably within the Higher Education sector. In addition, you will have sound knowledge and practical application of current employment laws, regulations and industrial instruments to manage complex workplace relations matters. Your strong case management skills, proven ability to coach, influence and build effective relationships will be critical to your success in this role.  Investigation experience, and proven expertise in delivering high quality written outcomes and investigative reports, are also essential.
  
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
  
As a major international university with more than 7,000 full-time equivalent employees, we can offer you an exciting work environment and the opportunities and rewards to fulfil your potential. Some of our benefits include: $127,727 base salary, 17% superannuation, salary packaging, flexible working options, generous leave entitlements, health and wellbeing programs and a commitment to your ongoing professional development.
  
HOW TO APPLY
  
To progress your HR Career with the University of Sydney Click Apply. For more information and a copy of the Position Description please email [email protected] or call 02 8011 4151. 
  
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.