<p><strong>ABOUT THE POSITION</strong><br> The Employee Relations Adviser will provide high quality and responsive employee relations advice to the General Manager, Employee Relations and to employers and principals of Catholic schools. This is an opportunity to apply your expert skills in a values based organisation, focused on supporting the education and wellbeing of Catholic school students across Victoria. As a key contributor in a growing and dynamic team, this role offers opportunity for exposure across a breadth of employee relations activities.<br> <br> This is a full-time, 6 month fixed term position until approx. June 2022, based at our Head Office in East Melbourne.<br> <br> Attractive remuneration from $100,000 per annum, a collegiate culture and excellent benefits are on offer for the right candidate.<br> <br> <strong>ABOUT YOU</strong><br> <br> Applications are invited from suitably experienced Employee Relations professionals for this full-time, 6 month fixed term position of Employee Relations Adviser, to join a cohesive team of advisers. To be successful in this role, the candidate will be passionate about supporting stakeholders through the interpretation of conditions of employment within policies and industrial instruments, and the provision of best practice advice in managing conflicts, performance and conduct.<br> <br> Your professional experience in contemporary ER and HR professional practices and legislation will be utilised through the provision of employee relations advice and services including:</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>interpretation of industrial instruments and policies</li> <li>managing employer concerns relating to performance or conduct</li> <li>conflict resolution</li> <li>managing ill and injured employees</li> <li>development and provision of training</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Furthermore your strong communication skills and ability to provide clear, concise and practical advice will be invaluable in developing relationships and providing high level support to schools in challenging and complex situations.<br> <br> The successful candidate must hold or acquire a Working with Children Check, and must be willing to acquire a National Police Record Check. Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia, and be able to provide evidence of this.<br> <br> <strong>SELECTION CRITERIA</strong><br> Please refer to the relevant <a href="https://cem.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/cem/files/PD_ER_Adviser_November 2021.pdf">position description</a> provided on the MACS website for the Key Selection Criteria.<br> <br> <strong>WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Generous salary and conditions</li> <li>Professional development opportunities</li> <li>Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements</li> </ul> <p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong><br> All applications must be received via our <a href="https://cem.elmotalent.com.au/careers/careers/jobs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Careers Portal</a> or uploaded via the <strong>'</strong>Apply' tab on the MACS website at <a href="https://www.macs.vic.edu.au/">www.macs.vic.edu.au</a>. All enquiries can be directed to Lynda Davies, HR Adviser <a href="mailto:ldavies@mac.vic.eu.au">ldavies@macs.vic.eu.au</a> 03 9267 0494<br> <br> <strong>Applicants need to provide:</strong></p> <ol> <li>An up to-date Resume</li> <li>A separate statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria;</li> <li>A Cover Letter; and</li> <li>Contact details of two referees (who will only be contacted with your consent).</li> </ol> <p><strong>APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 10am Monday 13 December 2021</strong><br> <br> <strong>Ideally the candidate will begin in the new year (mid January 2022)</strong><br> <br> Recruitment Agencies - thank you for thinking of us, however we do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible. If we find that we do need agency assistance, we'll be in touch.<br> <br> <em>In applying for a position with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS), you will be asked to provide certain personal information to enable your application to be considered. Any personal information that is provided to MACS in relation to an application for employment will be handled in accordance with MACS's obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). To find out more about how MACS handles personal information, you are encouraged to read the <a href="https://www.macs.edu.au/About-Us/Policies/Privacy-Policy.aspx">MACS Privacy Policy</a> which can be found on the website.</em></p>