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• Employment Type: Fixed term 2 year role
• Remuneration: $123k- $138k + 17% super and leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)

As an Employee Relations (ER) Business Partner you'll be at the forefront of delivering both strategic and operational support across employee and industrial relations at UNSW. In this role you will provide expert advice and support to UNSW Management and Human Resources on a wide range of employee relations and industrial matters as well as contributing to the development of forward-thinking HR and ER practices, policies, and procedures

This role reports to the head of the employee case work team and works as part of our larger HR Division.  You will have the opportunity to be autonomous and work through interesting and diverse cases including:

• the interpretation and application of UNSW’s enterprise agreements;
• workplace change and redundancy processes;
• industrial disputes;
• managing employee performance and conduct;
• termination of employment;
• managing workplace complaints and investigations. 

Who You Are: You will hold tertiary qualifications and significant experience in providing employee relations related advice to line management, and dealing with employee unions, in a large, complex organisation, as well as the follow skills and experience:

• Strong knowledge of relevant workplace legislation and current employment case law gained through various organisations and unionised environments
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships and partner with internal clients in providing effective employee relations solutions.
• Well-developed negotiation and influencing skills to contribute to positive outcomes.
• High level written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise and control workload.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Wednesday 17 July by 11:55pm.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

 UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.