Senior Human Resources Business Partner – Industrial Relations

• Lead EBA Negotiations
• Trusted Advisor for IR, ER and PS Act 2022
• 12 month contract - Possibility of extension

There are not many Queenslanders who do not know or have visited the stunning and iconic South Bank along Brisbane’s River, managed by South Bank Corporation (SBC).   SBC’s vision is to be a world-leading urban precinct that welcomes, engages and inspires!  SBC manages not only the 42-hectare South Bank precinct including Parklands, Little Stanley Street and Grey Street, but also owns the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. 
  
Background
In 2023, as a result of the new Queensland Government Public Sector Act (2022), SBC became subject to Queensland Government policies and directives as an independent statutory authority.   Also in 2023, tenure and management of the precinct transferred from City Parklands Services Pty Ltd to SBC.  This has led to SBC’s workforce growing significantly, to a larger, more diversified and complex workforce.  As a result of both these factors, SBC has an exciting newly created opportunity for a HR Generalist with strong IR/ER capability and a background in State Government to join the team.  
  
Role
Acting as a key advisor on employment legislation and Government directives such as the Public Sector Act 2022 and the Industrial Relations Act 2016, the successful incumbent in this position will take a lead role in the negotiations of a new collective bargaining agreement for South Bank Corporation.  This includes the following responsibilities:

• Review and scope SBC’s business strategy and operations along with current and future workforce requirements
• Through a consultative process, develop and cost the log of claims in line with government parameters and processes.
• Establish and develop planning requirements for the bargaining process including project plan, stakeholder engagement and communication plans.
• Constructively collaborate with unions and stakeholders to foster relationships and facilitate negotiations.
• Implement the post bargaining and certification process and requirements.

There is strong emphasis in this role for providing advice, guidance and support to management and staff across SBC in a number of areas, including:

• Navigating and managing the collective bargaining process
• Identifying staff training needs to increase organisational capability in managing IR/ER related matters
• Reviewing existing policies and processes to advise on compliance to Government Directives and legislation in areas such as grievance handling, positive duty on sexual harassment, disciplinary actions

About you
Ideally you are a HR Generalist with a background in state government and strong capability in collective bargaining consultation and negotiation processes along with an understanding of the relevant directives contained within the Public Sector Act (2022). 

Your negotiation, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills should be advanced with proven advocacy experience in industrial tribunals and the ability to provide advice regarding high-level complex industrial relations and employee relations matters.

This role offers diversity, development and huge growth opportunity – if you’re looking to build on your existing skillset in a warm, inclusive environment, please contact Jess or Donna to receive a success profile and/or for a confidential discussion. 

There are many attractive features to this role with diversity, development and potential for growth, as well as a warm, inclusive work environment.  If you are currently employed in State Government, a secondment from your substantive role will be considered.

Panels for this process are ear marked for late January – for immediate consideration, please enquire or apply as soon as possible.
  
For more information visit: https://www.ontalent.com.au/sbchrbp/

How to apply?
OnTalent are shortlisting for this process now. Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your resume and a two-page capability statement, addressing key attributes listed in this advertisement.

For a confidential discussion, contact Donna Bliss, Client Partner at OnTalent, on 07 3305 5818 or Jessica Dixon-Banfield at 07 3305 5838. We look forward to connecting with you!