Employment Relations Specialist

About the role:

It is an exciting time to join us. We are embarking on a new long-term strategy, Thrive2035, which will see us deliver on our purpose to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest, and our vision for our people, communities, and the state. We have a clear direction and are passionate about the journey ahead.

We have an opportunity for an Employment Relations Specialist to join our Employee Relations team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Manager - Employee Relations, this is an exciting opportunity to work within a professional and credible employee and industrial relations team. You will support our leaders to provide a great place to work for our employees. 

In this hands-on role, you will be willing to get stuck in, working with the team and managers to resolve issues effectively. You will provide specialist advice and support on a range of employee and industrial relations matters including employment legislation compliance, enterprise agreement negotiations/ implementation/ education, contractor workplace relations due diligence, complex case management, dispute resolution and policies/ guidelines improvement.

What the role will involve:

• Coaching and providing advice on the interpretation of enterprise agreements, modern awards and employment contracts
• Provide advice on technical aspects of investigations and advise on appropriate outcomes of investigations
• Respond to employee claims such as disputes, equal opportunity, unfair dismissals and general protections
• Be involved in conciliation hearings before industrial tribunals and courts such as the Fair Work Commission, Industrial Magistrates Court and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
• Support with drafting papers to the People & Safety Committee, Board and Executive Team to outline recommendations on employee relations initiatives
• Support the Water Corporation’s Enterprise Bargaining team and be an active team member of the Joint Consultative Committee with trade unions and employee representatives

About you:

As a seasoned ER professional, you will be degree-qualified in industrial relations, employment law or a related discipline and have substantial experience within a similar role, with a strong understanding of relevant industrial and employment legislation.  

Your strong influencing and negotiating skills will be key to interfacing with external stakeholders including employee organisations. You will have practical experience in interfacing with the Fair Work Commission in respect of claims and disputes.

This integral role requires you to build trust and credibility with internal stakeholders to provide advice on complex issues. As a member of the ER team, you will provide mentorship and development for others within the broader People business units.

Great benefits on offer include:

·     17.5% annual leave loading

·     Two well-being leave days

·     Flexible working options

·     Pro-rata long service leave after 3 years’ service

·   2% super co-contribution

Does this role sound like your next career move? If yes, apply!

Please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close 3^rd of November 2024.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.