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- Provide strategic advice on workplace relations across the whole of University.
- Contribute to negotiations for and implementation of the University’s staff agreement.
- 12-month fixed-term role (parental leave cover).
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Workplace Relations Consultant or Workplace Relations Specialist to join our People and Wellbeing team on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis, covering a period of parental leave. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert advice across a broad range of workplace and industrial relations matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, enterprise agreements, and governance frameworks.
You will play a key role in enterprise bargaining negotiations and the implementation of the University’s staff agreement, offering strategic advice on complex case management and contributing to professional development initiatives. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will represent the University in Fair Work Commission matters, advocate for its interests, and coach and uplift the capability of the wider People and Wellbeing team.
Working within a small, dedicated team, you will support leaders and stakeholders to manage workplace relations matters in a proactive, contemporary and people‑centred way. You will build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including business partners, Legal Services, unions and employee representatives.
What’s Required
- Technical expertise in Workplace Relations and Industrial Relations legislation with a broad knowledge base of contemporary HR practices.
- Demonstrated ability to translate employment frameworks, policies and procedures into practical applications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in liaising with staff at all levels, unions and other third parties, with demonstrated experience negotiating effective outcomes, consultation and facilitation of group discussions.
- Proven ability to represent and advocate before various industrial tribunals and commissions
- Agility and strong desire to develop, lead and implement a broad range of projects as required across the University.
- High level of self-management, including the ability to work under pressure and achieve outcomes.
- Additional role‑specific capabilities and expectations will be outlined in the relevant Position Description, aligned to the Senior Workplace Relations Consultant or Workplace Relations Specialist level.
What’s on Offer?
As we look toward 2050, we remain committed to fostering excellence, collaboration, and transformative education, preparing graduates to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world. While remaining true to our Tasmanian roots, this career defining role will see you significantly contribute to our dedication to making a difference for Tasmania and to the world. In return for your experience, you’ll have access an array of staff benefits and discounts including:
- 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
- 17% Superannuation contribution
- Health and fitness membership options
- Accommodation and Car Hire discounts
- Health Insurance and Banking
- Novated Leasing
About the University
At the University of Tasmania, we have mission to make a difference for Tasmania, and from Tasmania. With our unique location and complex history, we have both an obligation and opportunity to make a global contribution. People are at the heart of that contribution. We focus on building a workplace culture where we come together in a way that empowers us all to connect, belong and grow. The University is one of the largest employers in our State, with campuses in three distinct regions: Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie. We also have a specialised health campus in Sydney. We strive to stimulate economic growth, lift literacy, improve health outcomes for Tasmania and nurture our environment as it nurtures us. We welcome enquiring minds, from near and far, to join us in our pursuit of the extraordinary.
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 or an HEO 10 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $162,281 comprising base salary within the range of $114,383 to $139,557 plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply?
If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Your application must include:
- Your up-to-date resume
- a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your motivation for the role and includes an overview of how your previous skills & experience aligns to the requirements of the role
- Please submit your application via our PageUp portal
- For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
For further information about this position, please contact TalentTeam@utas.edu.au
PD Senior Workplace Relations Consultant - April 2026.pdf - HEO 8
PD Workplace Relations Specialist - April 2026.pdf - HEO 10
Applications for this role close on Friday the 1st of May 2026 at 11.55pm AEST.
Interviews for this role will be scheduled the week commencing Monday the 4th of May 2026.
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.
To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
