Workplace Relations Advisor

ABOUT US

The Chamber of Commerce Northern Territory (CCNT) is the largest employer association in the Northern Territory representing and supporting businesses since 1957. As a notforprofit nongovernment organisation we are dedicated to leading advocacy and delivering practical highquality services that strengthen NT businesses locally nationally and internationally.

Our Workplace Relations team plays a vital role in helping NT businesses navigate the complexities of industrial relations and human resources compliance providing timely and professional advice to our valued members.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

This is a handson advisory role supporting members with workplace relations HR advice and compliance matters. You will work closely with businesses across diverse industries providing practical solutions and guidance while ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice frameworks.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to broaden their skills in workplace relations and contribute to the NT business community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Industrial/ Workplace Relations

Provide timely advice to members in relation to:

• Fair Work Act / Legislation
• National Employment Standards
• Award / Enterprise Agreement interoperation / application
• Wage rates classifications BOOT testing
• Compliance Auditing
• Performance management
• Workplace Investigations
• Discipline termination and redundancy obligations
• Injury Management
• Work Health and Safety
• HR Business Partnering inhouse assignments as required

Support and actively contribute to Chamber NT advice line services and maintain records within the WR team systems

Preparing high quality written advice letters and other documentation

Assisting with preparing and delivering education presentations as part of Chamber NT training program

Undertake research activities as assigned and to maintain currency with legislation and case law outcome

Assist as required with relevant documents to support Fair Work Commission submission

Assist with research as assigned

Maintain data entry to the CCNT membership database ensuring accurate records

Records Management and sound understanding of the Privacy Act confidentiality and intellectual property

Administration / Records Management

As required support and monitor the WR email account with incoming correspondence and manage accordingly ensuring document control management is applied where applicable

Marketing and Communications

Proactively promote workplace relations services to the business community

Support Chamber NT events and functions as required

Performing other duties required by law as appropriate or as may be directed by Workplace Relations Officer

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in Workplace Relations or Human Resources
• Strong knowledge of workplace legislation awards and Fair Work frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management and relationshipbuilding skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Eligible to work in Australia and hold (or be able to obtain) an NT Drivers Licence

Desirable Selection Criteria:

• Experience in advocacy compliance auditing or Fair Work Commission submissions
• Business acumen and understanding of feeforservice models
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team or remote/regional environments

Find out more

If you are interested in the position and want further information about the role please contact Katrina Bright Workplace Relations Operations Officer on (08)(direct line). Please do not call for any general enquiries related to the application process. For assistance with your application or for general queries please contact via email

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive CV and provide a covering letter of no more than three pages demonstrating your knowledge skills and ability to effectively undertake this role in accordance with the position competencies.

All position competencies listed in the Job Description Form will be assessed during the selection process.

To submit your application click the Apply Now button on this page.