About the role
In this role you will support driving positive workplace outcomes as a key advisor on people and employee relations matters. You’ll guide leaders and employees through performance, conduct, and workplace matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant solutions that help teams thrive. Making a real impact on the way our workplace operates and grows.

You’ll provide practical support for organisational programs that drive culture, employee engagement, and change, partnering with Senior People Partners and the Senior Employee Relations Advisor.

By delivering responsive, professional advice, you’ll help foster positive workplace relationships, promote fair and consistent people practices, and contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Work type: 12 month fixed-term contract.
Classification: Band 6, $95,760.80 + super.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide first-line advice and support to leaders and employees on a wide range of people and employee relations matters, including performance, conduct, workplace concerns, and policy application.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating information and updates clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Support innovation and best-practice approaches within the department to enhance outcomes for employees, customers, and the community.
• Provide operational support and advice on change initiatives, including restructures, position descriptions, and role alignment.
• Assist with case management activities, such as performance management, grievance handling, investigations, and disciplinary matters.
• Provide guidance on the application of Enterprise Agreements, relevant legislation, and City policies.
• Prepare accurate and compliant documentation and correspondence related to people matters and organisational change initiatives.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant qualification in human resources management / industrial relations or similar field and or significant professional experience in human resources management / industrial relations or similar field in a comparable organisation. 

Essential Experience:

• Some professional experience in human resources management / industrial relations or similar field.
• Demonstrated people skills to support, influence, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
• Good problem solving and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve task outcomes.
• Developed writing and speaking skills to align with stakeholders and achieve support for task outcomes.
• Well-developed planning and time management ability.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team environment as required by the task.

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Working with Children’s Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Nikki Short | Senior talent Acquisition Partner | Nikki.Short@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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