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Manager, People and Employee Relations
The Manager of People and Employee Relations is dedicated to building robust and effective relationships with managers and employees in order to support the development of the Institute’s desired culture and People Strategy. Acting as a business partner and leader, the role will design and implement enhanced people management practices and will be responsible for:
- Ensuring Employee Relations / Industrial matters are managed effectively, timely and in line with legislation and the Institute’s values.
- Mitigating financial, legal and reputational people risk and ensuring leaders are educated on their responsibilities and best practice processes.
- Leading and Managing complex employee relations and industrial matters to a high standard.
- Overseeing the smooth and effective running of the Institute’s annual performance appraisal (GPS) cycle including salary reviews, promotions and other support schemes.
- Driving contemporary and compliant OSH, Workers Compensation and wellness activities.
- Partnering with employees, managers and senior leaders to develop and communicate effective people policies and procedures.
- Overseeing and partnering with other Managers to effectively implement and support staff through the change cycle.
- Design and facilitate preventative training to the Institute to build performance management capabilities.
- Ensures effective and efficient business as usual activities.
- Partners with other staff and Managers to design, implement and improve people related initiatives.
We are looking for someone with passion, energy and exceptional communication skills. We ask that applicants address the essential criteria outlined in the job description in their application.
This role is a 3 year full-time appointment with the possibility of extension.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that makes you suitable for this role to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the full position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact Jade.Orazi@telethonkids.org.au.
Closing date: 5pm Tuesday, 12th December, 2017
About Telethon Kids Institute
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.
2018 saw the Telethon Kids Institute move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.