• Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus or Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time (36.75 hours per week) and Fixed Term until 23 Jul 2027
• $138,102 to 146,374 (HEW 9) 4% increase will apply from 29 June 2026 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

The role:

This position within our People and Culture division presents a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise developed within similarly large, complex environments. As Senior Consultant, Workplace Relations, you’ll lead complex employee relations matters, offering expert advice to support a fair and compliant workplace. This role is pivotal in managing legislative change and embedding best practice across the University.

In this role you will:

• Provide expert advice on workplace relations matters, including enterprise agreement (EA) interpretation and analysis and management of complex cases, including industrial disputes.
• Represent the University in cases up to and including Conciliation. Prepare materials, correspondence and recommendations on approach.
• Provide pragmatic, professional and constructive advice to stakeholders, influencing actions and providing an appropriate consideration of risk.
• Prepare EA documentation for Fair Work Commission and actively contribute to good faith bargaining through EA negotiations, reviews and providing analysis and recommendations.
• Lead or support workplace investigations into allegations of misconduct, discrimination, harassment, or bullying and prepare reports and recommendations based on investigation findings.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise in workplace relations or employment law; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Knowledge of workplace/industrial relations legislation and practices 

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Kirsty Allan, Associate Director, Workplace Relations on kirsty.allan@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Senior Consultant Workplace Relations HEW_9.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Wednesday 10th June.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.  

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.