• We're looking for someone with experience in industrial relations or employment law
• Excellent ongoing opportunity to take on a senior specialist role for the organisation
• Flexible working arrangements available with a hybrid working model

About the role

Reporting to the Director People and Safety, and working closely with the Manager People Services, the Senior Workplace Relations Specialist will provide strategic guidance on workplace relations and human resource management and demonstrating leadership in employee and industrial relations for Parks Victoria.

This position will encompass a full range of people-related functions, including employment conditions, industrial agreements, and compliance with Fair Work and other instruments and regulations relating to Parks Victoria. You will collaborate with leaders and our People and Safety team to offer advice, support, and coaching to achieve organisational outcomes and embed best practices in line with our Enterprise Agreement.

We're looking for someone with:

• Extensive experience in providing technical workplace relations or employment law expertise to an organisation
• Experience in managing and providing advice on disciplinary matters, investigations and resolving disputes
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation, including award interpretation, enterprise agreements, and HR policies
• Proven ability in leading and managing change processes and programs and providing strategic HR advice

If you possess a proactive approach and are dedicated to fostering a fair and effective workplace environment, we encourage you to apply! Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Your application will need to include:

• A current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application Closing date: Sunday, 08 June 2025 (midnight)

About our Branch

The People and Safety team provides a business partnering service to our leaders and employees across a range of areas including generalist human resources and workplace relations, organisational development and performance, payroll, WorkCover, Wellbeing and recruitment.

Why Work For Us?

• Structured salary progression, including annual performance-based salary increases
• Work life balance through available hybrid working arrangements, in accordance with government guidelines
• Commitment to wellbeing through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Organisational Commitments

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender, that brings out our best, values everyone's contribution and works within a flexible working environment, ultimately reflecting the community we serve.

Only people with Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a non-citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights may apply for this position.