Principal Advisor Policy Workplace Relations

Overview:

• Make a strategic impact on RMITs workplace relations environment

• Fulltime or Parttime Continuing position

• HEW 9 17 Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus and hybrid ways of working

About the Role

RMIT University is seeking an experienced Principal Advisor Policy & Workplace Relations to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled workplace relations specialist to provide expert guidance leadership and strategic advice across a broad range of workplace relations matters within a complex and large University environment.

The Principal Advisor will provide expert IR / ER consultancy to leaders in allocated RMIT portfolio areas. This role requires a strong focus on identifying the root causes of workplace issues assessing the broader context and developing suitable resolution strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders including managers executive leadership and People Partners. This role will play a key role in Enterprise Bargaining processes contribute to strategic projects and will also manage complex cases as required across various workplace relations issues such as conduct performance change management and inherent requirements.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a strategic impact on RMITs workplace relations environment supporting the development of a fair responsive and legally compliant workplace while fostering a positive culture within the University.

About You

• Expertise in Workplace Relations: Demonstrated experience and expertlevel knowledge of the Fair Work Act 2009 contract law and the ability to become an expert in all RMITs enterprise agreements and policies.

• Case Management & Dispute Resolution: Proven ability to manage and resolve complex industrial disputes and workplace relations issues.

• Advanced Advisory Skills: Ability to provide complex advice on a broad range of workplace relations matters particularly in large complex organisations.

• Stakeholder Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence unions clients and executive stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes.

• Advocacy & Representation: Experience advocating at the Fair Work Commission (FWC) or other external jurisdictions.

• Policy Development: Demonstrated experience in the development and drafting of workplace relations policies and strategies.

• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Experience working as a senior team member and mentoring junior colleagues to support professional growth and achieve team objectives.

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse and interpret data and information presenting it in an effective and practical format.

• IT Competency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and adaptability to HR tools such as ServiceNow and Workday.

• Commitment to Procedural Fairness: Expert grasp of procedural fairness and natural justice principles in workplace decisionmaking.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Operations Portfolio

The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated enterprisewide delivery by supporting and enabling best practice student and staff experiences. The Operations Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components that are integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life across the globe. Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities. The Portfolio incorporates the following business units: Governance Legal & Strategic Operations Finance Procurement People Enterprise Project & Business Performance Information and Technology Services Property Services and the Office of the Chief Operating Officer.

ToApply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Daniela Amato via email on

Position Description Principal Advisor Employee Relations.

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