Senior Workplace Relations Consultant

About the role

Two full-time, fixed-term positions are available within the Workplace Relations, Partnering & Inclusion Division of Victoria Police, which advises on employee and industrial relations, organisational change, gender equality and diversity and inclusion. The division supports a workforce of more than 22,000 employees in a complex, highly unionised environment. As a Senior Workplace Relations Consultant in the Client Portfolio Team, you will manage complex workplace relations matters from initial assessment to resolution, advise leaders and employees, and negotiate with unions and staff associations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level workplace relations advice and guidance to leaders and employees across operational and corporate environments
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including unions and staff associations
• Manage complex employee and industrial relations matters such as disputes, grievances, complaints and misconduct
• Carry out end-to-end case management, assessing risk and developing options for timely resolution
• Contribute to organisational reviews, restructures and realignments, including consultation strategies
• Negotiate with unions and prepare evidence-based briefs, correspondence and recommendations for senior decision-makers

Required profile

• Demonstrated workplace relations experience in a complex, highly unionised organisation
• Strong knowledge of employment and industrial relations legislation, enterprise agreements and policy, applied to complex matters
• Advanced written and verbal communication, consultation and negotiation skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels
• End-to-end case management capability, sound judgement and analytical skills
• Pragmatic, resilient approach and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid work permit or visa

The two positions are based at the Victoria Police Centre, Docklands, running from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2027. Pre-employment checks may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening. Applications close midnight on 17 November 2026 and must be submitted through the Victorian Government careers website or Seek.