Your new company A local government organisation is seeking an experienced Industrial Relations Consultant to support its People & Culture team through an upcoming Enterprise Agreement bargaining process. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile industrial relations project, working closely with internal stakeholders, employee representatives, unions and participating councils to help achieve successful bargaining outcomes.
Your new role
- Support the planning, coordination and delivery of the Enterprise Agreement bargaining process
- Participate in bargaining working groups involving multiple councils, employee representatives and union stakeholders
- Analyse workforce, remuneration and industrial relations data to help inform bargaining positions and decision-making
- Assist in the development of bargaining strategies, proposals, positions and supporting documentation
- Prepare briefing papers, reports, presentations and negotiation materials for internal stakeholders
- Represent Council at bargaining and working group meetings where required.
- Provide advice on industrial relations risks, compliance considerations and bargaining opportunities
- Track bargaining issues, commitments and outcomes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and follow-up actions
- Support leaders and stakeholders in understanding bargaining outcomes and organisational impacts
What you'll need to succeed
- Demonstrated experience leading or supporting Enterprise Agreement bargaining within local government or similarly unionised environments
- Strong industrial and employment relations knowledge
- Experience working collaboratively with unions and employee representatives
- Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret workforce, remuneration and industrial relations data and translate findings into practical recommendations
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, influencing and communication skills
- Strong report writing, briefing and document preparation skills
- Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with an internal People & Culture team
IR Consultant in Melbourne employer: Rashi Joshi
Randstad is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Melbourne. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while working on high-impact projects like the North East Link Tunnels. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive team environment and the chance to contribute to significant infrastructure developments that shape the community.
