Workplace Relations Lead

About the role

The Workplace Relations, Partnering & Inclusion Division of Victoria Police provides end-to-end advice and support on employee and industrial relations matters, and gender equality and inclusion advice. It works with Victoria Police's workforce of over 22,000 employees under enterprise agreements and employment legislation. As part of a Client Portfolio team, you will case manage complex workplace relations matters including bullying, harassment and misconduct, major organisational change and industrial disputes, including advocacy at tribunals. Four full-time, fixed-term positions are available at the Victoria Police Centre, Docklands.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic workplace relations advice and guidance to internal clients
• Build working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including unions
• Represent Victoria Police at external jurisdictions, including tribunals, leading or contributing to submissions
• Case manage complex matters such as bullying, harassment, conflict resolution and misconduct
• Apply an industrial lens to organisational reviews and restructures
• Contribute to professional development and major projects as required

Required profile

• Demonstrated workplace relations experience in a complex organisation
• Record of resolving complex workplace relations issues in a unionised environment
• Experience advising on the industrial implications of organisational change
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid work permit or visa
• Pre-employment checks, which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening

Required skills

• Strong case management of bullying, harassment, conflict and misconduct matters
• Working knowledge of current employment legislation, including EBA and policy interpretation
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence diverse stakeholder groups

Applications close midnight on Monday 16 November 2026 and must be submitted through the Jobs and Skills Exchange, the Victorian Government careers site or Seek. Applicants submit a resume and a completed application form.