Make a meaningful difference with us:
We want people who are great as individuals and even better in a team.
Were excited tosharean opportunity to work in high paced impactful Lead position withinWorkforce Case Resolutiontodrivefair consistent and people-focused employee relations acrossa dedicated area withinthe organisation. You will be at the forefront of resolving complex workplace matters partnering with leaders to deliver practical risk-aware advice that supports a positive and respectful work environment.
Leading a small team of dedicatedCase Advisors you will provide expert guidance and oversight across a broad spectrum of employee relations issuesincluding performance management conduct grievances and complaints. Your leadership will ensure high-quality case management practices that reflect our values and commitment to our people.
Please note this is a full time permanent position. Flexibility is important to us and we know it is to you too - this role supports hybrid working.
Your part in our UnitingCare team:
Drivecomplex case matters including investigations disciplinary actions and serious grievances ensuring consistent and fair process aligned to organisational values and compliance requirements.
Prepare and represent the business unit in conciliation matters to support defensible decision-making and achieve the best possible outcome for the organisation.
Monitor case progression and support resolution strategies to ensure matters are handled consistently fairly and in line with UCQ policy values and legislative requirements.
Escalate high-risk high-impact or unresolved cases to the Manager Case Resolution ina timelyand well documented manner.
Provide oversight quality assurance and practical guidance to Advisors managing day-to-day cases including misconduct performance management grievances and complaints.
Act as the primary Case Resolution contact point developing trusted relationships with operational leaders to understand context build ER capability and support resolution of workplace issues.
Support leaders in early intervention and informal resolution strategies to reduce escalation and formalisation of matters whereappropriate.
What makes a difference for us
Tertiary qualifications in Law HumanResourcesor Industrial Relations withdemonstratedexperience in enterprise bargaining including preparation negotiation support and documentation in a complex or multi-agreement environment.
Sound knowledge of contemporary employment law enterprise agreements and workplace policies as they apply in a case management context.
Strong experience in managing a range of ER cases including performance conduct grievance and complaint matters within a complex service environment.
Experience preparing documentation for external forums such as the Fair Work Commission and supporting representation in conciliations and similar processes.
Demonstrated experience supporting effective communication and consultation with employees leaders and union representatives.
What makes a difference for you
The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example for more than 100 years. Joining our team youll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. Were a proud not-for-profit with more than 16500 staff and 9000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare Lifeline ARRCS The Wesley Hospital Buderim Private Hospital St Stephens Hospital and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital.
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Access to salary packaging meal and entertainment benefits- up to $15900 per year tax free as well as up to $2650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via theSalaryPackagingExplained link
A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers including everyday expenses holidays health insurance annual awards celebration wellbeing and employee assistance programs
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave available after 6 months service in addition to the government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year Diwali Ramadan NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
Career development opportunitiesto challenge yourself grow and make a meaningful difference
A positive and inclusive team based on respect shared standards strong values and a commitment to serving others
Child safe Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe Child Friendly organisation and will:
provide welcoming safe and nurturing services for children
implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare diversity is at the core of our who we are our mission and our are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex race culture sexual orientation disability or gender our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children young people and the elderly safe from harm within our services workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
UnitingCare provides aged care, disability support, crisis support and health care across Queensland through a range of services. Learn more about what we do.