Senior Manager, IR Strategy and Advice at Westpac Group

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Australian Industrial Relations Frameworks, Dispute Resolution, Industrial Issues, Policies, Enterprise Bargaining, Change Management, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Trust Building, Workplace Change, Risk Management, Employee Relations, Union Engagement, Advice Provision, Relationship Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Senior Manager Industrial Relations Strategy and Advice. What’s the role? You will step into a senior specialist role that shapes how Westpac shows up for its people and their representatives every day. You will be part of the Industrial Relations Strategy and Advice team in Workplace Relations, within the broader People function. You will work closely with senior leaders and People partners to bring our industrial relations strategy to life, translating complex issues into clear, practical pathways. You will provide trusted advice on industrial instruments, disputes, major workplace change, industrial relations risks and enterprise programs, and you will play a key part in initiatives like enterprise bargaining and engagement with the Finance Sector Union. You will build strong relationships across the business and with union officials so that issues are managed early, constructively and with a focus on sustainable outcomes. What do I need? Deep knowledge of Australian industrial relations frameworks, instruments and dispute resolution in a complex environment. Experience giving clear, practical advice on industrial issues, policies and industrial instruments to a range of stakeholders. A track record of working constructively with employee organisations, including union officials, to deliver shared outcomes. Confidence leading or contributing to major change, enterprise bargaining and other bank wide initiatives. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build trust quickly and work collaboratively across teams. Why join us? We’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that: Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates! Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave. Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank. Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives. Create your future today To get started, simply click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will shape Westpac's industrial relations strategy and provide trusted advice on various industrial relations matters. This includes managing disputes, workplace changes, and engaging with union officials.