Project Specialist - Employee Relations

Wesley Mission Queensland • Brisbane CBD 4000, QLD, Brisbane; South East Queensland; Queensland, AU • 3d ago

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Lead - Talent Acquisition for Corporate & Living Well at Wesley Mission Queensland

About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the Role

This role assists the General Manager – Employee & Industrial Relations in providing employment advice to ensure workplace legislative compliance across Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ).

The position is responsible for providing employment advice to deliver significant and consistent outcomes per the industrial framework and support organisational goals and enable consistency of practice and high-level specialist advice.

Key Role Accountabilities:

Align one’s workplace behaviour in accordance with the WMQ Model of Care, the Wesley Charter and Wesley Mission Queensland’s Vision, Mission and Values.
Work collaboratively under the direction of the General Manager - Employee & Industrial Relations to manage the development and service delivery of people and culture initiatives at WMQ.
Undertake detailed research and analysis within a complex industrial framework to develop advice and recommendations for strategic documents relating to employment matters and drive the implementation of such outcomes. For example, payroll audits, transfer of business entity processes and the application of new Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
Work with the payroll team to ensure that the implementation of industrial instruments is accurate and compliant.
Provide expert advice and detailed recommendations on appropriate management and resolution of employment matters, comprising interpreting and applying industrial instruments including assisting with Enterprise Bargaining.
Provide specialised support at various tribunals and commissions, including (but not limited to) the Fair Work Commission, including drafting detailed responses to applications on behalf of WMQ.
Prepare and present high-quality and timely submissions, reports, briefing notes, and correspondence about people management issues.
Build and sustain partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to facilitate working relationships that improve people outcomes for WMQ.
Support the General Manager - Employee & Industrial Relations in planning and delivering specific people and culture-related projects, initiatives, strategies and processes focusing on contemporary people issues, theories and practices to improve business processes.
Pro-active engagement in monitoring data quality and information management - per legislation, standards, policies and procedures.
Pro-actively participate in a working environment that supports quality people and culture management practices, including employment equity, anti-discrimination, workplace health and safety, and ethical behaviour.
Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work undertaken to ensure high-quality, safe services and workplaces.
Fulfil the responsibilities of this role per WMQ Values.

About You

Bachelor of Laws or studying toward completion or Bachelor and/or master’s in human resources and/or Project Management.
Must have proven high-level experience in a similar role.
Holder of a current Queensland driver’s licence and willingness to drive to various WMQ sites during duties.
Proven track record including leading compliance projects as well as designing and conducting audits.
Strong knowledge of Industrial Relations and Employment Relations practices and demonstrated experience accurately interpreting a range of Legislation, Awards, and Enterprise Agreements to provide high quality and pragmatic advice.
Proven experience working within, or closely with, a payroll team with demonstrated payroll knowledge.
Strong previous experience in assurance, legislative and corporate governance, and project management.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders during the performance management process including staff, managers, industrial unions to achieve resolution of complex intra organisational conflict.
Demonstrated ability to effectively conduct detailed research and undertake projects aimed at improving systems, processes and procedures.
Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills (including influencing, interviewing, counselling, negotiating, networking, and report writing) as well as the ability to build collaborative and effective working partnerships.
Collaborate effectively with others as part of a high-performing team to ensure consistency of recommendations and support across WMQ.
Strong PC-based applications skills in a Microsoft office environment.
Well-developed organisational skills, including strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
Experience serving on comparable government committees or boards, and/or knowledge of Audit & Risk Committees.

What makes a difference for us:

Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.
Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.
Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay.
Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage.
Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel.

WMQ Limited's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.