People and Employee Relations Advisor at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

95760.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, People Skills, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Writing Skills, Planning, Time Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role In this role you will support driving positive workplace outcomes as a key advisor on people and employee relations matters. You’ll guide leaders and employees through performance, conduct, and workplace matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant solutions that help teams thrive. Making a real impact on the way our workplace operates and grows. You’ll provide practical support for organisational programs that drive culture, employee engagement, and change, partnering with Senior People Partners and the Senior Employee Relations Advisor. By delivering responsive, professional advice, you’ll help foster positive workplace relationships, promote fair and consistent people practices, and contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. Key responsibilities include: * Provide first-line advice and support to leaders and employees on a wide range of people and employee relations matters, including performance, conduct, workplace concerns, and policy application. * Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating information and updates clearly, concisely, and professionally. * Support innovation and best-practice approaches within the department to enhance outcomes for employees, customers, and the community. * Provide operational support and advice on change initiatives, including restructures, position descriptions, and role alignment. * Assist with case management activities, such as performance management, grievance handling, investigations, and disciplinary matters. * Provide guidance on the application of Enterprise Agreements, relevant legislation, and City policies. * Prepare accurate and compliant documentation and correspondence related to people matters and organisational change initiatives. About you To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant qualification in human resources management / industrial relations or similar field and or significant professional experience in human resources management / industrial relations or similar field in a comparable organisation. Essential Experience: * Some professional experience in human resources management / industrial relations or similar field. * Demonstrated people skills to support, influence, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders. * Good problem solving and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve task outcomes. * Developed writing and speaking skills to align with stakeholders and achieve support for task outcomes. * Well-developed planning and time management ability. * Demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team environment as required by the task. If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Nikki Short | Senior talent Acquisition Partner | Nikki.Short@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [Nikki.Short@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing first-line advice and support on various people and employee relations matters while fostering positive workplace relationships. Additionally, it includes assisting with case management activities and supporting change initiatives.