Workplace Relations and Compliance Advisor

• Salary Range Band 7 $107,570 – $120,376 plus 11.5% super 
• 12 month fixed-term project opportunity 
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements available

About City of Port Phillip 

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market! City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

What’s the role all about 

The Workplace Relations and Compliance Advisor will play an integral role in actively delivering, supporting and coordinating required activities for Council’s Enterprise Agreement negotiations, whilst proactively supporting and participating in People Culture and Safety (PCS) projects and broader PCS business deliverables. In collaboration with the PC&S leadership team, the role will provide employee and industrial relations advice, support and guidance across Council in addition to taking an active lead in supporting the organisation with compliance and risk related objectives including a focus on psychosocial initiatives and deliverables. 

This is a 12-month fixed term project opportunity.

What you might do 

• Proactively navigate various workforce nuances to support the delivery and implementation of the City of Port Phillip’s new Enterprise Agreement.
• Attend negotiations meetings and manage the required preparation, logistics and coordination of all meeting schedules.
• Contribute to and/or lead projects and initiatives under the People & Culture Strategy (eg: psychosocial risk management) and work collaboratively with the broader People Culture and Safety team.
• Provides oversight and governance of relevant compliance and operational obligations relating to the Enterprise Agreement and other projects/initiatives as required
• Contribute to and or lead continuous improvement initiatives related to required compliance activities across the PCS function. 

Who we are looking for 

• A proactive, driven and knowledgeable self-starter who brings strong interpersonal skills and an in-depth understanding of workplace relations and compliance.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or lesser formal qualification and extensive relevant Workplace Relations experience
• Prior experience in a project coordination and/or compliance focussed role within a unionised environment within a medium to large sized organisation.
• Experience with the interpretation and application of Industrial and Employee Relations legislation and framework including the Fair Work Act, Occupational Health and Safety, Equal Opportunity, Human Rights.

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.  

What’s in it for you 

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
• Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

For further information please contact Tony Duras, Head of Workplace Relations & HR, via mobile 0468 553 502 or email tony.duras@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Wednesday 20 November 2024 

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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