Employee Relations Specialist

Who Is TasWater?

TasWater is Tasmania’s water and sewerage provider. We are a statewide team delivering essential services across Tasmania 24/7/365. We are interested in our communities, excited about the future and take pride in the work we do.

We are a values-driven organisation. We are looking for someone who can sign-up to working in a way that reflects our values, who builds respectful relationships and who delivers great results for our customers.

Click here to find out more about our values and what we do.

The Opportunity

Our People, Culture and Safety Business Group works across the organisation to build a capable and engaged workforce that delivers an exceptional customer experience for the Tasmanian community.

You will provide specialist industrial and employee relations advice to leaders, People Partners and project teams across the business with a focus on minimising risk and facilitating outcomes that support a constructive culture.

This is a permanent position that has full time hours available but can also be worked in part time or job share capacity. Hybrid work arrangements and flexible start and finish times are also available. The position attracts a total remuneration package of $120 - 142K per annum (including superannuation).

Key Accountabilities

• Provide industrial and employment relations advice and support.
• Provide advice regarding the interpretation of employment and industrial relations legislation, enterprise agreements, and policies and contribute to the development policies and strategies.
• Contribute to strategies for TasWater’s Enterprise Agreement negotiations and play a key role in negotiations and implementation of initiatives that arise out of Enterprise Agreements.
• Support business change projects through the provision of high-quality advice on consultation and communication requirements.
• Prepare documentation for, assist with and represent TasWater in external industrial forums such as the Fair Work Commission
• Resolve industrial disputes and work with the People Partnering team on matters likely to escalate to dispute.
• Manage complex matters escalated from the People Partnering team.
• Provide strategic advice and coaching to leaders and People Partners in how to resolve and manage complex employee performance and misconduct issues and disputes.

Your Application

Your application must include a cover letter that tells us about:

• Why you are interested in this role.
• Your ability to consult with senior leaders, participate in negotiations and provide proactive coaching and advice on complex matters.
• Your experience in preparing clear, concise and well-argued written and verbal communication, including reports, briefs, submissions and policy.
• Your knowledge of employment legislation and its application in a complex organisational environment, with the ability to interpret and apply legislation, awards and industrial instruments.

Why join the TasWater Team?

Our people ensure we achieve our vision to be trusted, respected and making a positive difference to Tasmania.

You can look forward to working in an exciting, stimulating workplace that provides a range of opportunities to make a real difference to the community. We encourage our people to grow their skills and careers in our unique, multi-industry environment, and bring their ideas and innovations to life. We understand the importance of work life balance and have included the specific flexible requirements specific to this role above. Health, Safety & Wellbeing is our number one priority, so if there are any specific flexibility or accessibility requirements not mentioned, please apply and we can consider these.

We want a workplace where people feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to providing a workplace that actively includes and values contributions from any diverse characteristics, experiences and abilities. We look forward to hearing from you and how you would like to make a positive difference to our beautiful island.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. View our benefits and policies and the great work we do via this link.

If you’re not already living in Tasmania, this role could lead to the best move of your life. TasWater has many team members that have relocated from interstate and internationally in search of a better way of living. Tasmania gives you the time and space to do what you've always wanted to do. You will live and work in a place where you feel part of a safe and welcoming community, plus experience a world-class urban environment, mild climate, amazing natural spaces, and an innovative business and arts community. Tasmania is a place you can really thrive, no matter at what stage of your career you are at.

How to apply

• Visit our website https://www.taswater.com.au/About-Us to find out more about what we do.
• View the position description here
• If you have any questions about the position, contact Dianne Badcock on 0447 373 292.
• For assistance in applying, click here
• Make sure you follow the instructions in the ‘Your Application’ section above to give yourself the best chance of being selected for interview.
• Submit your application by the closing date of 10am 11 September 2023 by clicking Apply now.