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Senior employment relations consultant

Sydney
Australian Catholic University
Posted: 21 May
Offer description

Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia

Job No: APTAV128999#001

* Outstanding opportunity to utilise expertise in ER and IR legislation to provide high level support and advice
* Work with a collaborative team developing and implementing ER policies that align with ACU's strategic direction and obligations
* ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
* Full time, fixed term 6 month opportunity with hybrid flexibility working at North Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane campus

About The Role

Operating within Employment Relations, the Senior Employment Relations Consultant provides high level support and advice to university management and People & Capability (P&C) staff on employment relations (ER) matters. Utilising expert knowledge in employment and industrial legislation, the position will actively contribute to the development and implementation of ER strategies, enterprise bargaining, human resources matters and other related policies and procedures in alignment with ACU's strategic direction, employer responsibilities and obligations. The Senior Employment Relations Consultant will case manage and support processes for unsatisfactory performance, misconduct and complaints including preparing misconduct investigations and representing the university at the Fair Work Commission in matters as they relate to unfair dismissal, general protections and bullying. This will also involve managing relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders particularly the relationship with unions.

What We Offer

* The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
* Total remuneration valued to $160,162 - $170,900 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $135,360 - $144,538 (pro rata) pa (HEW 9), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
* 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
* Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
* As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

Other Information

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship.

Equal Opportunity

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.

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