Employee Relations Consultant

Date: 26 Jun 2025

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Employee Relations And Business Partners

Division: People And Culture

Department: People And Culture

Enterprise Agreement: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administr

Employee Relations And Business Partners

Part time (0.6 – 0.8), ongoing role
Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working
$125,000 - $135,000 (pro-rata) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the division

The People and Culture team at Peter Mac includes Human Resources, Employee Relations, Occupational Health and Safety, Wellbeing, HR Systems, Medical Workforce and Organisational Development. We offer an inclusive, collaborative working environment where diverse voices are celebrated and all perspectives are valued.

About the role

As an Employee Relations Consultant at Peter Mac you will play a crucial role in providing specialist advice and support on a wide range of employment matters. A key function of the role is to support enterprise bargaining processes, implementation of new enterprise agreements and other entitlement related compliance activities.

You’ll also be responsible for:

Supporting leaders in managing staffing and performance matters
Managing complex employee relations matters
Undertaking workplace investigations
Advising leaders on best practice HR and organisation policy and procedures
Providing specialist IR advice on industrial instruments and employment legislation

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation, where you’ll work in a dynamic and supportive team and enjoy great staff benefits!

About you

You will be someone who has prior experience in an ER/IR advisory role, with a proven ability to develop effective strategies, solutions and interventions to address the full range of employee relations matters. Experience in the public health sector or a related industry would be highly advantageous.

You’ll bring with you:

Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation and a proven ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments, policies and procedures in a broad range of situations
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Strong client focus and the ability to develop effective working relationships with clients
Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills, including the ability to negotiate with staff at all levels and manage the resolution of disputes and grievances
Sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters effectively
Ability to contribute as a collaborative and inclusive team member

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options
Flexible, hybrid working

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check, and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Hiring Manager: Daniel Tawadros

Contact via email if you would like a confidential discussion: Daniel.Tawadros@petermac.org

Applications close: Sunday 13 July 2025

Position Summary

The Employee Relations Consultant is a subject matter expert, providing specialist advice and support on a wide range of employment matters across Peter Mac. A key function of the role is to support enterprise bargaining processes, implementation of new enterprise agreements and other entitlement related compliance activities.

The role also supports leaders in managing staffing and performance matters, managing complex employee relations matters, undertaking workplace investigations, advising leaders on best practice HR and organisation policy and procedures, and providing specialist IR advice on industrial instruments and employment legislation.

Enterprise Agreement

Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 5

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category C

Key Relationships

Internal	• People & Culture Team • Payroll and Finance Teams • Peter Mac Executive, Directors, Heads of Department & Leaders • Staff at all other levels
External	• Victorian Hospitals Industry Association • Unions and other employee associations • External providers (consultants and law firms) • Health Service Partners

Education

Bachelor of Human Resource Management

Bachelor of Industrial Relations

Skills

• Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation and a proven ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments, policies and procedures in a broad range of situations
• Prior experience in an ER/IR advisory role, with a proven ability to develop effective strategies, solutions and interventions to address the full range of employee relations matters
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong client focus and able to develop effective relationships with clients
• Demonstrated negotiation and problem solving skills, including the ability to negotiate with staff at all levels and manage the resolution of disputes and grievances
• Sound judgement and maturity to handle sensitive matters competently
• Ability to contribute effectively as a participative and supportive team member

Desirable Requirements
• Tertiary qualification in human resources and/or industrial relations will be highly regarded
• Experience in the public health sector or a related industry would be advantageous
• Experience in enterprise bargaining processes, including implementation
• Large/complex organisation experience
• Proficient in the use of Windows environment
• Professional HR membership: i.e. AHRI
• Knowledgeable in SuccessFactors Systems

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1.Enterprise Agreement activities Support enterprise bargaining activities, including:	Participating in sector reference groups, ensuring Peter Mac can influence the bargaining agenda Assisting with ballot processes Supporting the implementation of new agreement(s)
2.Compliance and improvement projects/activities	Provide critical support to the Manager Employee Relations and other teams with respect to ensuring compliance with all industrial instruments and legislation and consistency across remuneration frameworks. This work includes: Identifying potential compliance issues across the organisation and opportunities for improvement Reviewing current contractual templates and making recommendations for requisite changes Educating P&C and Payroll colleagues on entitlement related matters and ensuring that processes are robust to ensure accurate interpretation and processing Conducting thorough research and investigations into alleged breaches of policy and/or employee entitlements, documenting findings and recommending appropriate responses to protect the organisation interests and ensuring fair treatment of employees
3. Case Management	Provide education, coaching and support to line managers and staff to address interpersonal conflict, grievances, complaints and allegations at the earliest possible stage. Provide advice support in relation to disciplinary and performance management processes Provide advice and support in relation to complaints, grievances and investigations including Investigating claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace bullying and other matters Provide advice and support collaboratively with line managers and the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team) where employees are unable to perform the inherent requirements of their job due to long-term injury/illness or fitness for duty issues, Conduct thorough research and investigations into alleged breaches of policy or employee entitlements, document findings and recommend appropriate responses to protect the organisation's interests and ensure fair treatment of employees.
4. Employee/Industrial Relations Advice & Support	Provide specialist advice regarding the interpretation and application of legislation, industrial instruments, contracts and Peter Mac policies and procedures Provide advice to support the management of industrial disputes and participate in internal and external dispute resolution processes or proceedings Review and update policies and procedures, as needed, ensuring consistency with changes to relevant legislation Liaise with external legal or workplace relations advisers as required
5. Training and Project Support	Facilitate management training and skills clinics on employee relations issues to support fair and consistent application of policies and procedures and build internal and line manager capability. Support with projects as required

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.