APS6 Bargaining Officer

About the role

A national Australian organisation delivering important services and programs is undertaking an important period of workplace bargaining. It is recruiting an experienced HR or workplace relations professional to play a key role in the enterprise bargaining process while contributing to broader workplace relations priorities across the People Branch. You will coordinate bargaining activities from end to end, working closely with senior leaders, employees, bargaining representatives and union officials.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of enterprise bargaining activities, including meetings, schedules, papers, actions and project milestones
• Prepare briefing materials, clause comparisons, executive updates and employee communications
• Maintain bargaining records, clause registers, consultation logs and other critical documentation
• Support constructive and culturally appropriate engagement with employees, managers, bargaining representatives and unions
• Provide advice on workplace relations matters, including relevant Commonwealth legislation and employment frameworks
• Identify workplace relations risks and escalate complex matters where appropriate
• Support policy reviews, guidance materials and manager capability, and assist with organisational readiness for a new enterprise agreement

Required profile

• At least three years' HR experience
• Exposure to enterprise bargaining, workplace relations or significant workforce change; APS or comparable experience is ideal
• Understanding of, or ability to quickly develop knowledge of, Commonwealth workplace relations frameworks and the Fair Work Act 2009
• Experience working with First Nations employees and stakeholders, or an understanding of culturally appropriate engagement, is highly regarded
• Relevant qualifications and experience supporting enterprise agreement negotiations are advantageous

Required skills

• Strong organisation and coordination skills, able to manage competing priorities
• Clear, confident communication and comfort handling sensitive information
• Sound judgement, discretion and integrity

What we offer

• Salary of $99k - $111k plus superannuation
• 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension

To apply, use the online application link provided in the original advert. For a confidential discussion, contact the recruiter quoted in the advert by reference number.