Workplace Relations Lead

About the role:

Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team within a complex industrial environment.

The Business Partnering and Workplace Relations Division comprises of human resources generalists and workplace relations specialists who provide end-to-end advice and support on all employee and industrial relations matters. The division is primarily focused on assisting Victoria Police in managing its workforce of over 22,000 employees, in line with certified industrial agreements and employment legislation. This includes providing high level advice and support on employees' working conditions and entitlements, managing complaints associated with workplace conflict, bullying and VPS misconduct, undertaking organisation reviews and realignments and redeploying sworn and VPS employees to suitable employment.

As a member of the Assessments and Investigations team, you will case manage complex workplace relations matters including bullying and misconduct matters, organisational change and industrial disputes, including through to advocacy at various tribunals.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Providing high level strategic workplace relations advice and guidance to a diverse range of internal clients;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including unions;
• Representing Victoria Police at external jurisdictions including tribunals for which you will lead or contribute to submissions as required;
• Modelling proactive end to end case management of complex workplace relations matters including bullying, harassment, conflict resolution and misconduct matters;
• Providing an industrial lens to organisational reviews, restructures and realignments;
• Fostering a learning culture within the division through contributing to ongoing professional development to ensure contemporary workplace relations knowledge; and
• Leading or being involved in major projects, as required.

About You:

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated workplace relations experience within a complex organisation;
• Proven record in achieving resolution of complex workplace relations issues in a unionised environment;
• Strong case management expertise in dealing with matters such as bullying, harassment, conflict and misconduct;
• Experience advising on the industrial implications of organisational change;
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups across all levels;
• Strong working knowledge of current employment legislation including EBA and policy interpretation; and
• Resilience, pragmatism, innovation and a passion for continued learning.

Further Information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form - the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Tuesday 6 May 2025.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information, please contact: Siva Dhanashekar, Portfolio Manager on (03) 8335 8131 or sivathmi.dhanashekar@police.vic.gov.au.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work."

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps