Workplace Relations Partner

• Location: Melbourne or Sydney  

• Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Open to Full time or Part time 80% 

• Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working 

The opportunity 

We have a fixed-term opportunity for an experienced Workplace Relations professional to join our AUSPAC People Team. Reporting to the Workplace Relations Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping the development and execution of the employment and industrial relations priorities. Responsibilities will include leading workplace relations projects, case management and implementing changes aligned with legislation and industry best practices. You will be tasked with overseeing the enhancement and upkeep of crucial workplace relations frameworks and governance, ensuring a proactive approach to risk management.  

Your new role 

Key responsibilities will include: 

ER Projects:  

• Play a key role in employee relations projects  

• Adopting an agile and continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to simplify and modernise workplace relations practices and processes across the AUSPAC region, including review of QBE policies 

Workplace Relations Governance:  

• Contribute to the uplift and maintenance of key workplace relations frameworks and governance, to appropriately manage risk aligned with the regulatory requirements and industry best practices 

• Maintain updated knowledge of current legislation and case law, and contemporary workplace relations practices 

• Provide timely support and updates to the People Business Partnering teams and other key stakeholders on key developments 

Complex Case Management and Support:  

• Manage complex conduct and other workplace relations cases adopting a people-centred and pragmatic approach, including providing advice and guidance to senior business leaders 

• Provide specialist support to the broader People Business Partnering and Leader Assist teams across the AUSPAC region on the management of lower risk workplace relations cases and coach the teams on implementing contemporary practices and a people-centred approach to case management 

About you 

To be successful as a Workplace Relations Partner you will have strong experience within an Employee Relations, Employment Law role or as a Business Partnering with Employee Relations exposure. You will also have; 

• Ability to provide people-centred and practical advice and guidance on complex and nuanced employee and industrial relations issues 

• Ability to manage change and lead projects involving multiple stakeholders, deliverables and collaboration with various teams 

• Highly effective collaboration, influencing and negotiation skills with individuals at all levels 

• Ability to provide effective coaching to other members of the people team  

• Great communication skills both written and verbal 

• Tertiary qualifications in HR or Law will be highly regarded, or an equivalent level of experience 

About QBE 

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.  

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.  

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen! 

Benefits 

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: 

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance 

• Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 

• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching 

• Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums 

• Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network 

• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners 

Rewards & Recognition 

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 

• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice 

• 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards 

• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion 

• Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2023 for medium sized program as voted by graduates 

• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads) 

• Family First accredited employer since 2021 

Apply now 

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!  

Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.  

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected] 

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.