Employee Relations Advisor

About the role

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor for its People & Culture team. Reporting to the Senior Employee Relations Advisor, you will give trusted advice and practical solutions to managers and employees across a multi-site health service, supporting a respectful, high-performing and legally compliant workplace. The position is full time.

Key responsibilities

• Provide employee and industrial relations advice to managers and employees
• Support leaders with performance management, conduct matters, attendance management and workplace behaviour concerns
• Manage employee grievances, workplace conflict and complex people matters
• Conduct workplace reviews and investigations, ensuring procedural fairness and legislative compliance
• Support organisational change, consultation and workforce transition processes
• Provide coaching and education to build leadership capability
• Assist with policy development, continuous improvement initiatives and employee relations projects
• Prepare reports, correspondence, recommendations and workforce analysis

Required profile

• Qualifications in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Employment Law or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters including investigations, performance management, misconduct, grievances and workplace conflict
• Strong understanding of employment legislation, enterprise agreements, awards and industrial relations frameworks
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment

Required skills

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Strong report writing, analytical and problem-solving capability
• Professionalism, resilience, confidentiality and emotional intelligence

What we offer

• Work supporting over 3,000 employees across a large health service
• Exposure to a broad range of employee relations matters
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• A supportive People & Culture team environment
• Comprehensive induction and training, rewards and benefits, and a relocation support programme for those moving to Albury/Wodonga

Salary and terms follow the relevant state EBA or Award. Pre-employment checks, including criminal record and working with children checks, are required.