Part time (0.6 – 0.8), ongoing role

Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working

$125,000 - $135,000 (pro-rata) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the division

The People and Culture team at Peter Mac includes Human Resources, Employee Relations, Occupational Health and Safety, Wellbeing, HR Systems, Medical Workforce and Organisational Development. We offer an inclusive, collaborative working environment where diverse voices are celebrated and all perspectives are valued.

About the role

As an Employee Relations Consultant at Peter Mac you will play a crucial role in providing specialist advice and support on a wide range of employment matters. A key function of the role is to support enterprise bargaining processes, implementation of new enterprise agreements and other entitlement related compliance activities.

You’ll also be responsible for:

Supporting leaders in managing staffing and performance matters

Managing complex employee relations matters

Undertaking workplace investigations

Advising leaders on best practice HR and organisation policy and procedures

Providing specialist IR advice on industrial instruments and employment legislation

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation, where you’ll work in a dynamic and supportive team and enjoy great staff benefits!

About you

You will be someone who has prior experience in an ER/IR advisory role, with a proven ability to develop effective strategies, solutions and interventions to address the full range of employee relations matters. Experience in the public health sector or a related industry would be highly advantageous.

You’ll bring with you:

Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation and a proven ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments, policies and procedures in a broad range of situations

Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Strong client focus and the ability to develop effective working relationships with clients

Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills, including the ability to negotiate with staff at all levels and manage the resolution of disputes and grievances

Sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters effectively

Ability to contribute as a collaborative and inclusive team member

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay

Discounted health insurance and eye care

A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists

Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces

Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options

Flexible, hybrid working

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check, and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Hiring Manager: Daniel Tawadros

Contact via email if you would like a confidential discussion: [email protected]

Applications close: Sunday 13 July 2025