Workplace Relations Specialist

At Sydney Water, we are committed to delivering world-class water services that protect the environment and provide value for our customers. Our vision drives us to be innovative, customer-centric, and forward-thinking, ensuring Sydney remains one of the most liveable cities in the world. We are seeking a highly skilled Workplace Relations Specialist to provide expert guidance and support in implementing our Workplace Relations roadmap, for a 12-month fixed term contract.

About the Role

As the Workplace Relations Specialist, you will provide specialist expertise in managing complex workplace relations matters and contribute to the implementation of Sydney Water's Workplace Relations roadmap. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with industrial legislation, mitigating risks, and driving efficiencies across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Investigations: Oversees and conducts thorough investigations into incidents, providing recommendations for resolution and preventative measures.

Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Interpret agreements and industrial legislation to ensure compliance and manage associated risks.

Policy and Procedure Improvement: Support the enhancement of workplace relations policies and procedures to streamline processes and drive organisational efficiencies.

Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with unions and support case management of Fair Work Australia conciliations, disputes, and hearings.

Change Management: Provide expert advice on complex outsourcing, insourcing, and people change impacts, considering legal precedents, risks, and organisational readiness.

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

Qualifications and Experience: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or Law, with at least 5 years of investigations experience in a blue-collar unionised workforce

Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations, and risk management practices.

Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and a strategic mindset.

Stakeholder Management: Experience in negotiating industrial relations matters and managing complex employee relations cases.

Project Management: Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver results.

If you are passionate about driving best practice workplace relations and want to make a meaningful impact at Sydney Water, apply now!

Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Closing Date: Monday 21^st April at 11:59PM AEST

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

For any further information please contact angela.nguyen@sydneywater.com.au

Working at Sydney Water

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too. 

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application

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