• Full-time role located on the city fringe, close to public transport
• 4 days/week in our brand-new office at 2 Lonsdale Street | 1 day from home
• Join a purpose-led organisation and enjoy the benefits of NFP salary packaging

About the role

The Senior Employee Relations Advisor will guide and support the team on complex employee relations and industrial matters, focusing on policy development, workplace investigations, enterprise agreements, and change management.

• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and case management.
• Support enterprise agreement negotiations and implementation.
• Advise on legislative changes, policy amendments, and employment contract updates.
• Partner with stakeholders across all levels on employee and industrial relations matters.
• Represent VMCH in external tribunals and liaise with external advisors as needed.
• Provide training and updates on changes to employment law.

About you 

Key Selection Criteria:

• Relevant postgraduate Master’s qualification/ Bachelor of Law.
• Proven experience in a senior advisory role with expertise in employment law and employee relations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business analysis.
• Experience in union environments and the aged/disability care or health sector.

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire.
• The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.
• We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community.

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, evidence of at least 3 X Covid vaccinations and agree to comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.