(HEO6) $86,360 - $93,285 plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed-term, full time opportunity available up to January 2026  

The HR Advisory and Workplace Relations portfolio groups the HR Service Centre, HRM Partnerships, HR Advisory and Workplace Relations, including case management and employment policy, in order to provide a coordinated, effective, responsive and stakeholder-centric service to the University. The HR Advisory and Workplace Relations portfolio supports Enterprise Bargaining, Enterprise Agreement interpretation, and the design and improvement of employment and workplace policy and procedures.

Are you passionate about industrial relations and eager to make a significant impact? We have an exciting opportunity for a confident and engaging individual to join our Workplace Relations team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on providing specialist IR advice and supporting business needs. If you are a proactive individual with a passion for industrial relations and a commitment to excellence in stakeholder service, we would love to hear from you.

To be successful you will need: 

• Knowledge of and experience working with federal employment legislation, case law, and ability to accurately interpret and pragmatically apply legislation and employment law in the workplace.
• Knowledge of industrial relations principles and frameworks.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills appropriate to problem solving, analysis and review.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and solve complex problems.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Monday 30th September 2024. 

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Alexandra Calicchia
Manager, Workplace Relations 
E: alexandra.calicchia@adelaide.edu.au 
P: (08) 8313 6753

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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