What’s on Offer

Join Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) as a Workplace Relations Consultant, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality employee and industrial relations support. As a key member of our People and Culture Directorate, you’ll provide strategic advice on complex workplace matters, including workplace grievances, employee and industrial relations disputes, industrial instrument interpretation and compliance.

We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides:

Access to a Rostered Day Off;

All roles can be worked flexibly but this may differ from role to role;

Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community;

Support for education, career and professional development;

Enterprise Agreement salary increases;

Novated lease options and superannuation salary sacrifice;

An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services;

Access to a sports voucher;

Discounted health insurance;

Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)

Free gym access;

Close to Public Transport (Parliament Station)

About the Role

This permanent position within FRV’s Workplace Relations team, is responsible for providing expert advice and guidance on employee and industrial relations matters. As the Workplace Relations Consultant you will work with a broad range of stakeholders across FRV and externally.

Functional Accountabilities include:

Provide accurate technical advice on all aspects of workplace relations at FRV, including interpretation and application of the multiple enterprise agreements applying at FRV, Federal and State legislation and internal policy, guidelines and protocols

Provide support to the Principal Workplace Relations Consultants, Senior Manager Workplace Relations and Director Workplace Relations & Ethical Standards with management of complex grievances and other matters

Case management on a variety of matters, including coaching and guiding leaders and staff across FRV on the effective resolution of grievances or other issues, aimed at supporting local resolution

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal stakeholders across FRV as well as externally, including relevant Unions/ Associations to assist with the delivery of workplace relations and/or organisational outcomes

Provide support to the Senior Leaders and those leading Enterprise Bargaining activities, from preparation to commence bargaining, negotiation and approval and implementation processes.

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

Tertiary Qualifications in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Labour Law and / or behavioural sciences or proven experience undertaking a similar role

Membership of relevant professional associations (desirable)

Practical experience in interpreting instruments and resolving disputes, ideally in a complex industrial environment

Experience in supporting enterprise agreement negotiations, industrial advocacy and current knowledge of employment law

Practical experience in monitoring, analysing and evaluating industrial / workplace issues, trends and Government directive

Advocacy and negotiation skills and highly developed oral and written communication skills.

Serving the Community, valuing teamwork, having integrity, showing respect and being accountable are core values at Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV). We are looking for candidates who are committed to upholding our organisational values and behaviours as they guide our work and shape our culture.

About Us

FRV is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. FRV comprises of 4500 dedicated employees who serve and protect communities throughout Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

We value and respect workplace diversity and seek to build a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed.

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

If you require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Recruitment Business Partner Amelia Mazzotta at [email protected]

Important Information

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the base of the salary range, however consideration will be given to an above base salary within the advertised range based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this position

FRV is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all FRV employees be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 in order to work for FRV outside of their place of residence.

Prior to commencement of employment with FRV you will need to provide evidence that you are fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 or unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Acceptable evidence includes:

COVID-19 digital certificate or ATAGI exemption certificate (available via your myGov account).

Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account).

Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccination doses.