- Competitive negotiated salary
- Full-time, 5-year maximum term contract
- CBD Location
As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.
The Opportunity
As the Employee and Industrial Relations Manager at the City of Perth, you will hold a critical leadership role within the People and Culture function, shaping the organisation’s employee and industrial relations strategy and ensuring alignment with the City’s strategic direction.
Reporting to the Chief People and Culture Officer, you will lead the development and execution of contemporary ER/IR frameworks, oversee industrial agreement negotiations, and provide expert advice on complex employee relations and organisational matters. This role also plays a key part in strengthening organisational capability through effective policy, remuneration frameworks, and resolution of high-risk and complex people issues.
Your responsibilities will primarily include:
- Leading the negotiation, implementation and governance of Industrial Agreements, including strategic engagement with unions and key stakeholders;
- Developing and driving the City’s ER/IR strategy, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and organisational priorities;
- Providing authoritative advice on industrial instruments, employment legislation, and complex employee relations and workforce matters; and
- Leading the management of complex casework, workplace investigations and dispute resolution, including representation in external jurisdictions where required.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong blend of strategic leadership, technical expertise and stakeholder influence, including:
- Tertiary qualifications in Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Business or a related discipline;
- Significant experience in employee relations, industrial relations or employment law within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment;
- Demonstrated success leading industrial negotiations, managing high-risk ER/IR matters, and influencing senior stakeholders; and
- Highly developed analytical, advisory and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and provide clear, defensible guidance at an executive level.
If your experience and capabilities align with this opportunity, we welcome your application.
Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.
Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:
- A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa); and
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).
How to Apply
Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.
When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!
The Application Process
Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Sunday, DATE MONTH 2024. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.
Please note: The advert may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.
We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
