Senior People Advisor

Description:

About us

The Industry School, formerly the AITC, is unlike any other senior school. We’re for young people who seek a deliberately different educational experience. An industry-driven one. For those who want to learn in the classroom, within workplaces, and on the job. We’re for those young people who seek to start building real-world strengths and skills now, not only in the future.

Providing a unique two-to-three-year program for young people in Years 10 to 12 we aim to seamlessly blend senior education and vocational training to engage young people in purposeful learning experiences with real-world industry relevance.

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior People Advisor to provide advice on people related matters across all stages of the employment lifecycle. In this key role you’ll support the Head of People with Employee Relations; policy interpretation and updates; legislative and regulatory compliance; culture & engagement and other People related initiatives.

The Senior People Advisor is a high trust role providing coaching and mentoring to leaders on people leadership, performance improvement, and employee engagement strategies.

Based in the Brisbane Head Office this hybrid role will see you working two days, Monday and Wednesday from the office and three days remotely, with visits to our Southeast Queensland schools and beyond as needed.

Some of the typical activities you will engage in to achieve these outcomes include:

Employee & Industrial Relations

• Oversee performance management supporting managers to conduct reviews and give feedback.
• Provide expert guidance to leaders on performance issues and workplace complaints, facilitating documentation, and follow-up to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Case management activities relating to conduct, performance, or health management matters, conducting investigations and conflict resolution at schools.
• Work collaboratively to support the WHS Advisor on issues, incidents and return to work plans.
• Interpret Awards, Enterprise Agreements, relevant legislation, and provide IR advice.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current employment relations frameworks and legislation.

Compliance & Policy Development

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, maintain accurate records, manage leave, oversee workforce planning, and uphold WHS standards.
• Develop and implement policies, ensuring compliance with Fair Work legislation, Modern Awards, and National Employment Standards.
• Oversee the Position Description library, collaborating with key stakeholders providing recommendations on improvements.

People & Culture

• Oversee key annual processes, such as WGEA reporting; the Employee Engagement Survey; and the Performance Review process.
• Support the People Coordinator to ensure alignment across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, IT asset management, and business processes.
• Identify and recommend improvements to People workflows, systems, and processes to elevate the employee experience.
• Participate in the development and implementation of employee well-being, engagement, and retention programs.
• Plan and execute team-building activities and cultural events. Support engagement surveys, analyse trends, and action improvements to boost satisfaction.
• Projects & Innovation: Identify improved ways of delivering People services and undertake projects as needed.
• Provide data-driven insights through HR reporting and analytics.

Values and Benefits

Our values play a critical role in cultivating culture. They set the standards for how we behave, interact with others, make decisions, and choose to act. They are:

• Think progressively.
• Take courageous action.
• Achieve inspiring outcomes.
• Demonstrate genuine care.
• Contribute authentically.
• Succeed collectively.

We value and recognise our people through a range of benefits including superannuation matching after a qualifying period, access to corporate rate health insurance, salary packaging, staff discounts through PerkBox, Employee Assistance Programs, Professional Development, and the opportunity to participate in community-based activities in Australia and Cambodia to name a few.

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring the following skills and experience:

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or related discipline.
• 3-5 years’ HR or generalist advisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, HR best practices, and industry trends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with HR systems and tools.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and develop solutions.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare and present high-level advice documents, formal submissions, and reports.
• Ability to demonstrate The Industry School values.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or QCT Registration.
• Valid driver licence & right to work in Australia.

Desirable

• Experience liaising and working with Unions, Workcover & the Fair Work Commission to deliver positive business and employee outcomes.
• Experience with EBA negotiation.
• Skill and experience in administering HR strategies in complex and diverse organisations.

To Apply

If this role has sparked your interest and you’d like to join us on our exciting journey as we continue to evolve and elevate to meet the needs of our young people and Industry Partners, please Apply Now.

Applications close 5pm Monday 30 March

Please note: Interviewing may commence prior to the closing date on receipt of application. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as practicable.

For further information or a copy of the Position Description, please contact Jess Van Rooyen, Talent Partner jess.vanrooyen@theindustryschool.com.au

The Industry School is committed to safe and supportive work practices. Candidates will be subject to relevant checks such as teacher registration check, Blue Card, referee checks, identification verification, and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to your eligibility to engage in activities including children.