Business Partner - Employment Relations & Wellbeing

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• We value employee wellbeing and work/life balance
• Financial services industry
• 12 month parental leave opportunity

APRA is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Business Partner to join the Employment Relations and Wellbeing (ER&W) team within People & Culture for a 12 month parental leave cover.

Reporting to the Senior Manager and having one direct report, you will play a key role in partnering with APRA leadership and employees to provide advice and strategic support around all employment relations and wellbeing matters and initiatives, including work, health and safety best practice.

Our Employment Relations & Wellbeing team is responsible for ensuring a safe place of work and contributing to maintaining a people focused culture. Being a proactive and forward thinking individual who is able to consider risks from all perspective and provide coaching to ensure the best outcome for individuals and APRA, you will be empowered to identify and implement continuous improvement strategies.

Working at the operational and strategic level, the ER&W Partner liaises closely with the broader People and Culture team as an escalation point for people related matters.

Over the next 12 months, the key priorities for this role will be the successful implementation of a new Enterprise Agreement and corresponding policies and the implementation of a revised Work, Health and Safety Management System.

These projects will be in addition to providing guidance and mentoring to the Employment Relations and Wellbeing Advisor and BAU case management work as required.

The 12 month role will include:

• Developing a strong profile, network and relationships to become a trusted business partner across APRA
• Working with the Senior Manager, ER&W to drive and implement a new Enterprise Agreement, including playing a key role in the on-going bargaining process
• Collaborating with Executive Management and other key stakeholders to create people and culture solutions for their teams
• Finalising, implementing and imbedding a revised effective Work, Health and Safety Management System
• Liaising with the Executive and Work, Health and Safety Committee regarding the implementation of the Work, Health and Safety Management System
• Ensuring all staff and managers have been inducted and trained into the revised Work, Health and Safety Management System
• Working with managers and building manager confidence in dealing with employee related matters, including but not limited to conduct, performance, health and wellbeing
• Drafting People and Culture policies and coordinating the review of all current people policies
• Mentoring and upskilling the Employment Relations & Wellbeing Advisor
• Elevating awareness, support and engagement of key health and wellbeing and broader People & Culture initiatives, programs and projects with the support of the Employment Relations & Wellbeing Advisor

About you:

You will currently be operating as a business partner with a number of years’ experience providing guidance and advice at senior levels in managing employment relations and WHS / Wellbeing matters. You will be a strong relationship builder, influencer and coach and have solid commercial acumen.

To be successful you must have the flexibility to respond to changing priorities and a hands-on approach within an ever changing business environment.

You will have a demonstrated ability to sensitively and empathetically manage employment relations matters and possess a tertiary qualification in HR, Law or a related discipline. Legal experience and experience in a financial services organisation or professional services although not essential would be highly regarded.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the financial services industry. It oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurers, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA currently supervises institutions holding $6 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members.

APRA invests in contemporary technologies to enable our employees to achieve work life balance, via flexible working practices. We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement. APRA provides ongoing studies support, structured training programs and excellent career progression opportunities all within a highly professional environment. APRA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability status.

For a role statement and to apply, please visit our Careers Page at www.apra.gov.au. For further information or assistance, please e-mail [email protected]. Please do not apply to this e-mail address.