Senior Consultant Industrial Relations

• Amazing opportunity to expand your career as a Senior Consultant in Industrial Relations at NAB!
• Showcase your exceptional experience in Industrial Relations for a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity
• Position is open to locations Australia wide

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

As the Senior Consultant Industrial Relations 12 month fixed term contract opportunityyou will be part of the People & Culture team thats doubling down on customer obsession.

Each day youll go above and beyond to:

• Support NABs industrial relations strategy which aligns to and delivers on NABs Strategic Ambition and meets our legislative obligations whilst fostering trust and respect withour colleagues customers and community.
• Provide strategic and tactical advice to business leaders and People & Culture colleagues on industrial relations risk risk mitigation legislative compliance and opportunities.
• Engage regularly with Finance Sector Union (FSU) officials employees and members through consultation and works to actively resolve issues.
• Be actively involved in monitoring compliance identifying gaps and establishing robust solutions to minimise non-compliance risk.
• Maintain current technical IR knowledge and contribute to the development of submissions to external enquiries and reviews in the industrial relations environment.

Were looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. Youll need:

• Demonstrated experience as a seasoned IR professional with proven specialist experience in advising on the practical application of industrial instruments and relevant laws.
• Experience in managing the investigation and resolution of difficult complex or high-profile IR issues within the business.
• Demonstrated experience with engaging Unions and minimising disputation.
• Proven experience in enterprise bargaining particularly in a unionised environment and in a context of large employee cohorts.
• Solid understanding of the pay system environment (Human Resources Information Systems payroll systems award interpretation and time & attendance systems) and the challenges of implementing industrial terms accurately into systems and associated processes.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills coupled with superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to build and leverage strategic relationships with key stakeholders to implement changes and initiatives that support organisational outcomes.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that our people make us who we are. Thats why we have built a culture of equity and respect where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment where all NAB colleagues unique backgrounds and identities are understood respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.

For details on the recruitment process and accessibility please visit To discuss adjustment requirements please contact the NAB Careers team via (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options.

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If you think this role is the right fit for you we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

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