Industrial Relations Analyst

Industrial Relations Analyst

Mackay Regional Council are seeking an Industrial Relations professional to join our passionate and energetic People and Culture team.

About this opportunity:

The Analyst Industrial Relations is responsible for providing quality industrial relations support to assist Council to meet its People and Culture objectives. Key responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:

­Analyse and interpret relevant employment legislation and instruments including the relevant Awards, Certified Agreement and Industrial Relations Act.

Engage in consultation with internal and external stakeholders, including unions, on industrial relations matters.

In conjunction with internal stakeholders, participate in Organisational change processes and engage in consultation and communication with employees and unions.

­Facilitate the engagement and utilization of external investigators.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Law or related field.
• Degree (preferred); OR
• Associate Diploma
• QLD “C” Class Drivers Licence or interstate equivalent.
• Practical experience in employee relations and industrial relations.
• Sound negotiation and consultation skills.

In return, you will join a dynamic collaborative team as well as benefiting from:

• • A progressive and innovative organisation which supports work/life balance
• • We spruik and practice a positive work culture
• • Base annual salary from $75,561
• • Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• • Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• • Flexible working arrangements with an RDO
• • Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
• • Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• • Active social clubs and significant corporate and membership discounts
• • Employee assistance program
• • We’re bursting at the seams with career development and learning opportunities

Are you ready to catapult your career?

For us to assess if you’re the one we are searching for, it is mandatory that you submit your resume, a cover letter and a brief statement addressing the selection criteria. The selection criteria can be found on the Position Description, available to be downloaded from the vacancy on Council’s website.

Applications Close: 28 October 2021

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.