Workplace Relations Specialist

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our transformation focus on :

• Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
• Great Organisational Culture
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Good Governance and Integrity
• Long Term Financial Sustainability

Our People and Culture Department are a key enabler supporting all services and people across Council to deliver on our Community Vision 2040 and transformation journey. We are a highly collaborative team working in an agile and fast-paced environment underpinned by our organisational values and a service driven approach.

• The role

This position provides specialist and strategic workplace relations expertise, planning and management in support of a People and Culture Service Plan to deliver across key functions and projects. The role has a particular focus on Employee Relations (ER) case management, policy, compliance, remuneration, change and Industrial Relations (IR) implications. This role also works with employee representatives and unions on Council's current and successor Enterprise Agreement.

The position further provides ER / IR and case management leadership in support of People & Culture Business Partners through a client focused model delivering quality outcomes for leaders and the organisation.

• About you

To be effective in this position, you will have extensive and diverse experience in senior people advisory and partnering roles to draw upon.

You've successfully navigated through wide-ranging issues and programs of work across ER / IR, bringing a depth of applied experience delivering contemporary solutions-focused workforce initiatives that are consistent with strategic objectives.

Your experience in a leadership role across a broad range of HR functions within complex and dynamic environments sets you apart.

You'll bring a proven track record coaching managers and in case management of a variety of employee related matters such as grievances, underperformance, workplace investigations, disciplinary and associated matters.

Your IR expertise and significant experience in the development and implementation of HR policies, strategies and programs will set you up for success for this pivotal role.

• In return, we will offer
• The ability to make a difference -
• Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.
• Great working conditions
• a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.
• An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering
• Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.
• Transformation
• We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.
• Reward & Recognition -
• extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.
• Further Information

Further information is available from Nathan Moorcroft on 0475 949 020. To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and one page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role by 20 July 2025.

• Come and join the transformation!
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Workplace Relations Specialist

• City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all. _
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The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse com