The ER Lawyer oversees Montus Employee Relations frameworks processes and practices ensuring they are practical and compliant with regulatory and legal standards. Acting as the internal Subject Matter Expert this role provides expert guidance on complex ER matters and personally manages high-risk or high-profile cases. The ER Lawyer collaborates with key stakeholders including the People Partnering team and people leaders to execute ER initiatives effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Employee Relations Case Management
- Provide strategic guidance on ER cases ensuring risk mitigation and compliance.
- Support People Partners on moderate-complexity cases; lead high-risk or high-profile cases.
- Conduct investigations for moderate to high-risk cases and all senior management cases.
- Advise on general protections unfair dismissal risks and other ER-related risks.
- Represent Montu in mediations or hearings as needed.
- Manage external legal counsel and investigators.
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
- Employee Relations Framework
- Develop update and ensure compliance with ER policies procedures and frameworks.
- Oversee employment contracts to mitigate ER risks.
- Enable the People & Talent team with structured frameworks for:
- Fair and defensible investigations and disciplinary processes.
- Compliance with Award and Fair Work obligations in organisational changes.
- Strategic and legally sound approaches to managed exits.
- Manage government compliance submissions (e.g. WGEA).
- Employee Relations Business Capability
- Identify ER skill gaps and collaborate on capability-building initiatives.
- Analyze ER data to detect trends and proactively mitigate risks.
- Stay updated on legislative changes drafting insights for leadership.
- Interpret and apply employment legislation to align business strategy with compliance.
Qualifications :
- Degree Qualified in IR HR or Law
- Certified Mediator
- Trained ER investigator with consulting and in-house experience
- Experience interpreting and understanding Fair Work rulings and applying underlying requirements into frameworks.
Additional Information :
Youll be joining a high-performing fast-paced team where your work drives meaningful impact in a leading tech company at the intersection of healthcare. We take pride in our driven and results-focused culture where ambitious individuals can push the boundaries of innovation and contribute to better outcomes for Australians.
Other benefits include:
- Gaining access to SAGED courses and more through the Greenhouse learning platform fostering continuous growth and development.
- Enjoying discounts with over 450 retailers through our Reward and Recognition platform.
- The freedom of a full-time work-from-home role.
- Access to co-working spaces in Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and select regional cities.
- Mental health support through our wellbeing platform Unmind.
- A private health insurance discount through Medibank.
- Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Swag kits to celebrate key milestones in your journey with us.
- Enhance your home office with our work from home equipment allowance benefit.
- Being part of one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Contract