Workplace Relations Specialist, P&C Advisory

About the role

Coles is hiring a Workplace Relations Specialist (P&C Advisory) for its People Advisory team in West Leederville, Perth. The role ensures that people practices align with legislative requirements and best-practice workplace relations strategies, and provides expert case management and advocacy on complex employment matters such as serious misconduct, discrimination, bullying and breaches of workplace legislation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage up to 20 complex cases at a time, including workplace disputes, serious misconduct and unlawful termination claims
• Prepare for and attend Fair Work Commission proceedings, conciliations and hearings
• Conduct workplace investigations into discrimination, bullying, harassment and breaches of workplace legislation
• Handle fitness-for-work assessments and cases involving medical incapacity
• Advise on enterprise agreements and awards
• Work with senior business leaders, HR teams and legal counsel to mitigate workplace risk and ensure compliance

Required profile

• Solid experience in workplace relations, employment law or a related legal discipline
• Extensive experience managing high-risk workplace investigations and complex employee relations cases
• Experience representing employers in tribunal proceedings, including conciliations and arbitrations
• Ability to manage a large and varied caseload and to influence senior leaders

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), discrimination law, workplace health and safety legislation and case law
• Strategic, solutions-focused approach with strong analytical and communication skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working options
• Gym, fitness classes, free parking, fooderie hub and school holiday program
• 5% discount on supermarket and liquor purchases, with occasional 10% double discounts
• Digital recognition platform with points redeemable for gifts and gift cards
• Career development programs and training
• Paid parental leave for permanent team members
• Annual team member share plan