Make a meaningful difference with us:

We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team.

An exciting, new role has opened up for Manager – Workforce Bargaining and Industrial Strategy. In this role you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s approach to enterprise bargaining and industrial relations. With a deep understanding of industrial instruments and sector benchmarks, you will lead the development and implementation of strategic bargaining frameworks that align with our organisational goals and values.

This newly created position reflects our commitment to putting people at the heart of everything we do. You will oversee enterprise agreement negotiations, foster constructive relationships with unions and bargaining representatives, and ensure our workforce strategies support a fair, inclusive, and future-focused workplace.

Please note, this is a full time, permanent position. Flexibility is important to us, and we know it is to you, too - this role supports hybrid working.

Your part in our UnitingCare team:

Lead and coordinate the negotiation and implementation of enterprise agreements in collaboration with internal stakeholders and union representatives.

Develop bargaining strategies that align with a whole of enterprise objective, allowing for optimisation of timing for renewals, driving consistency where appropriate, keeping abreast of sector shifts, trends and benchmarks.

Provide expert interpretation and guidance on enterprise agreements, modern awards, Fair Work Act and related instruments.

Monitor legislative and industrial changes and assess impact on existing instruments and practice.

Build and maintain effective relationships with union representatives and employee delegates.

Manage matters that may escalate to external forums including the Fair Work Commission, ensuring preparation and representation is aligned with organisational values and objectives.

What makes a difference for us?

Tertiary qualifications in Law, Human Resources or Industrial Relations, with an in-depth knowledge of employee and employment relations legislation and frameworks.

Demonstrated experience in leading enterprise agreement negotiations within a complex or regulated environment.

Deep understanding of industrial instruments, legislation and contemporary ER practices, with a proven ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, including with unions.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with practical experience in a large, complex organisation, with experience in developing business focused enterprise agreement strategies.

Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills, with a high level of judgement and discretion in handling sensitive industrial matters.

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years. Joining our team, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. We’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained

A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program.

Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.

Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.

Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Child safe, Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children, implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.