Workplace Relations Consultant
- Australia
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Full time or Part time 0.8FTE
- Fixed term - 6 months
- Bundoora Campus
- HEO8 Starting at $115,556 plus 17% superannuation
- Deliver high-level, strategic advice on workplace relations and performance management matters.
- Advise on and manage informal and formal performance and conduct cases, including complex underperformance, misconduct, and behavioural issues.
- Provide risk informed advice, that is procedurally sound and aligned with university policy and La Trobe's risk appetite for managing IR matters.
- Recommend and facilitate structured separation arrangements.
- Collaborate with Deans, academic leaders, and P&C Business Partners to assess case complexity and determine support needs.
- Develop documentation, letters, communication templates, and briefing materials to support case resolution.
- Assist in building a case triage and tracking mechanism to monitor case flow, outcomes, and risks.
- Provide input into documentation of current and potential underperformance and behavioural matters across Schools.
- Participate in weekly case reviews with the PST and contribute to evaluation and reporting activities.
- Provide professional development and training to academic leaders, aligned with University performance expectations and cultural qualities.
- Deliver structured coaching support to leaders managing underperformance cases and facilitate practical coaching conversations that build their confidence and capability.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industrial instruments, and University policy.
- A degree in a relevant discipline (Human Resources, Employment Law or other related degree) or demonstrated experience in managing performance related matters.
- Strong knowledge and application of workplace relations, including the interpretation of enterprise agreements and employment legislation.
- Demonstrated capability in managing complex performance and conduct matters with a focus on risk mitigation and procedural fairness.
- Experience designing and delivering performance coaching interventions that build leader confidence and drive staff development.
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
- Cover letter,
- An up-to-date resume and;
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria 'Skills and knowledge required for the position', which is found in the position description.
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.Advertised:03/9/2025Closing Date:18/9/2025