ABOUT THE PEOPLE UNIT

The People Unit’s vision is to be core to UTS’s success as a leading university of technology where people and culture are at the heart of what we do. Our People purpose is to enable leaders to attract, engage, retain, and develop talented academic and professional staff who will deliver on the strategic priorities of the university We have an exciting opportunity for a Workplace Relations Specialist to join the team for a permanent opportunity.

This role is part of a small Workplace Relations team that provides specialist workplace relations advice to People Unit colleagues and supports them to assist university managers and leaders with, employment and workplace relations issues. The Workplace Relations Specialist plays an important role in enterprise bargaining strategy, tactics and negotiations, and in ensuring the implementation of outcomes. The Workplace Relations Specialist is also be required to provide advice on employment and industrial matters to the university’s senior leaders and undertake internal workplace investigations. The Workplace Relations Specialist may also be required to provide some advocacy services for UTS and to manage cases external tribunals and may represent UTS in such processes. About you As the successful applicant you will have extensive knowledge in Employment and Industrial Law, preferably as an employment lawyer or working in ER in a large organisation. You will be an effective communicator who is able to confidently provide expert advice to an array of UTS stakeholders. You will be a collaborator, sharing knowledge with the Case Management Coordinator, People Business Partners, Health and Wellbeing Partners and line managers. You will be a hands-on, practical problem-solver who is solutions orientated. What can UTS offer you? A career within the People Unit at UTS means joining a team of dedicated HR professionals that are inclusive, supportive, collaborative and outcome focused. We believe in work-life balance, which is why we support, offer and endorse working flexibly. This is reflected in our hybrid working arrangements. With generous leave benefits, 17% superannuation in addition to base salary, a full time 35 hour working week and salary packaging opportunities: we’re committed to ensuring our people feel valued. Our Ultimo campus is conveniently located within walking distance from Central Station and bus services. Inclusive of a gym, onsite medical, health and childcare facilities: we’re dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our people. HR at UTS is focused on fostering career development and we offer a range of professional development tools, networks and programs to empower and support our people throughout their career journey.