Be Part of Something Bigger at Box Hill Institute

About the role:

Box Hill Institute are looking for a Workplace Relations Advisor to join our People & Culture team!

As a Workplace Relations Advisor reporting to the Workplace Relations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in helping to create a fair, compliant, and positive workplace. You'll manage complex employee relations matters, provide expert guidance on workplace legislation, and partner with leaders to reduce risk. Key responsibilities include leading complex investigations, preparing documentation for regulatory proceedings, and ensuring compliance with the Fair Work Act and other relevant laws. Your expertise will shape strategies that uphold procedural fairness, support business objectives, and foster a culture of respect and accountability.

This is a full-time, ongoing position, located at our Elgar campus in Box Hill.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end case management of complex matters, including workplace disputes, serious misconduct, performance issues, discrimination and harassment complaints.
• Provide timely, accurate Employee Relations advice on conduct, performance, grievances, entitlements, and compliance with relevant industrial instruments, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and other workplace laws.
• Prepare documentation for Fair Work Commission proceedings, conciliations, and hearings if required
• Conduct thorough, legally compliant investigations into allegations of serious misconduct, performance issues, discrimination, bullying, harassment, and legislative breaches.
• Advise on enterprise agreements, awards, and broader industrial relations frameworks.
• Partner with senior leaders, HR teams, and legal counsel to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with legislation and industrial instruments.
• Analyse internal data to identify Employee Relations trends and recommend strategies to address them.

Please refer to the position description for more information relating to the position.

About you:

• Your values align to ours. Together we are curious, trustworthy and compassionate.
• Degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Law, or completion of legal subjects within a commerce/business degree.
• Strong experience in workplace relations, employment law, or related legal discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex investigations and high-risk ER matters through to resolution.
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act 2009, discrimination law, WHS legislation, and relevant case law.
• Ability to communicate clear and professional advice through correspondence to stakeholders at every level.,
• Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload and resolve matters efficiently and compliantly.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with confidence to influence senior leaders.
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience advising on performance issues, misconduct, terminations, industrial disputes, and health-related matters in large, complex environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
• Sound understanding of procedural fairness and natural justice.
• Have, or be willing to obtain, Victorian Working with Children Check and National Police Check clearance.

About us:

For over 100 years, we've been changing lives for the better, continuing to make this world a better place for all. By providing people with opportunities to expand their knowledge, experience and understanding of the world, we empower them to change their lives.

Our students can pursue everything from short courses through the Centre for Adult Education (CAE), Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major (VCEVM), Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships certificates, diplomas, and higher education degrees. We support our students' ambitions to study through our well-equipped classrooms at our campuses in Box Hill, Lilydale and the Melbourne CBD, as well as remotely with blended and online courses.

We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we'll be by your side to enable you, help you grow, and offer you benefits which enhance your work life balance.

Why work with us?

At Box Hill Institute, we offer more than just a job-we offer a supportive and rewarding work environment where your wellbeing, growth, and achievements are celebrated. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally:

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• On-site parking for added convenience
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs to celebrate your success
• Generous leave options such as Defence Reserve Service, Emergency Response, up to 20 days paid Family Violence leave and up to 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Health & wellbeing supports and resources, including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
• Financial perks like novated leasing and salary packaging
• Unique campus experiences to support student learning, including $5 haircuts, shaves and grooming at our Barbershop as well as discounted treatments at our Day Spa and Beauty Salons located at our Elgar campus
• Exclusive staff discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming

APPLY NOW

All applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and current resume.

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Florence Street via email f.street@boxhill.edu.au

Applications close: 9:00am, Monday 12th January 2026

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

Box Hill Institute is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance towards the harm or abuse of children and young people. We believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. All employees, volunteers, contractors and service providers are required to promote a culture of child safety, comply with the Child Safe Standards and other relevant legislation and reporting obligations of suspected child abuse as per the Institute's Child Safety Policy and Procedures. All employees are required to hold and maintain a current, valid Working with Children Check for the duration of their employment at their own expense.

Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute's pre-conditions for employment.

Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.