Employee Relations Advisor
Please note that we have extended the closing date of this advert, it will now close on the Monday, 8 May 2023 at 1pm AWST.
Why Work With Us?
People and businesses rely on our roads to get to work, home and around Western Australia.
As the WA State Government Agency responsible for safely managing the State’s road network, Main Roads Western Australia is committed to connecting people and places by delivering integrated and intelligent transport systems and services and providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers.
With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an exciting future ahead, Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s also about people. Our services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our talented, passionate, and dynamic employees, who are located in regional and metropolitan offices throughout the State.
Whatever stage of your career, we are dedicated to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that together we can achieve ours.
About the Role
An exciting Employee Relations Advisor position has become available within the Human Resources Directorate. You will be responsible for providing an Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR) advisory service to managers and employees to resolve complex workplace matters. This includes:
- Performing research, analysis and providing time sensitive advice to management and employees.
- Participating in negotiations with unions and employees on workplace and industrial relations matters and assisting in negotiations of Main Roads industrial instruments.
- Case managing employee relations matters including discipline, health management and performance management, while ensuring procedural fairness for parties involved.
- Preparing high quality written material including the development of guidelines, documents, and templates to assist managers in dealing with ER & IR issues and problems.
- Effectively interacting, building and maintaining relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders.
About You
You will have considerable skill, knowledge, and experience in Employee Relations and/or Industrial Relations with a focus on problem solving and delivering outcomes in a large and complex organisation.
Your ability to research, analyse and provide advice to management, employees and unions, including in conflict situations matters, will be critical to your success in this role.
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact, build and maintain relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders, are essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a result-driven person to develop their career by joining an innovative team within Main Roads. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of Main Roads.
What We Offer
At Main Roads, you can have a challenging, flexible, and rewarding career that takes you exactly where you want to go with an organisation that supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.
In addition to our competitive salary and 10.5% superannuation, some of the benefits to working with Main Roads include:
- Attractive leave provisions
- Flexible working arrangements – including working from home opportunities
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus
Find Out More
For questions about the role, please contact Mr Stewart Lawton, Principal Industrial Relations Consultant on 0477 221 592 or stewart.lawton@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
For any general enquiries, contact John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Once you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to submit your application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
- A cover letter of not more than 2 pages outlining your skills and experience in relation to the following selection criteria:
- Skills, knowledge and experience in contemporary employee relations and/or industrial relations.
- Providing advice and options to management, employees and unions for resolving employee relations issues in the workplace including in conflict situations.
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships
- A copy of required licences and qualifications listed in the Job Role Statement.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improving diversity, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact John Mckelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Additional Information
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
Applicants are required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire and provide a satisfactory and current National Police Clearance prior to appointment as part of this recruitment process.
Applicants deemed suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.
To help us find the best candidate, we may undertake an executive search.
