The Role

The primary purpose of this role is to provide effective and accurate industrial relations advice to the People and Culture team and the wider business, under the guidance of the Head of Human Resources.

The Industrial Relations Specialist will support the development and maintenance of Amana Living’s industrial relations framework including policy, procedure and process development and compliance with legislation, modern awards and our enterprise agreements. They will play an active role in bargaining and drafting Amana Living’s enterprise agreements. This role is a part-time role of 3 days per week.

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert advice on complex IR and ER matters across the organisation
• Lead enterprise agreement negotiations and consultations with unions, employee representatives and internal stakeholders.
• Interpret awards, enterprise agreements, and employment legislation to guide management actions and decisions.
• Undertake policy review and development of relevant employee related policies to ensure legal compliance.
• Provide advocacy or representation at the Fair Work Commission and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Stay informed of changes in employment legislation, trends and cases in order to provide expertise on matters of employment legislation
• Develop and deliver IR/HR training programs to build leadership capability
• Provide industrial and employees relations advice on internal key projects, including acquisitions and divestments.

What You’ll Have

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Employment Law or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing employee and industrial relations matters

• Strong analytic and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail with proven time management and organisational skills 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well within a team and autonomously
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the aged care environment is desirable but not essential
• Current Flu vaccination as per Amana Living policy
• National Police Clearance Certificate (no older than 6 months)
• Successful completion of pre-medical form and reference checks
• Current Western Australian driver’s license (C class) with no restrictions

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of Western Australia's largest aged care providers, dedicated to meeting the needs of older individuals and their caregivers since 1962. We offer a comprehensive range of services including home care, residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, day care, respite, and dementia-specific services.

Our Vision: A community where every older person is honoured and valued.

Our Mission: To enable older people to maintain their individuality and provide what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our Values: Compassion, Collaboration, Curiosity, Inclusion, and Trust.

We are committed to leading reforms that benefit our workforce, ensuring those who care for others are well supported in their careers.

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative HR team.
• Opportunity for professional growth and career development.
• Work in an organisation that values its employees and promotes a positive workplace culture.
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits, including salary packaging
• Flexible WFH options
  
  

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Amana Living reserves the right to close the role if a suitable applicant is found before the closing date