Principal Consultant, Workplace Relations The Organisation Serving Victorian communities through delivering expert rescue services and education through prevention programs, this organisation is committed to keeping Victorians safe. With a broad range of specialist response services, they have supported our communities for over a century and consistently look for ways to enrich our community experience. Your Role As Principal Consultant, Workplace Relations you will provide expert workplace relations advice and guidance across a variety of employee and industrial relations matters, strategically enabling organisational success. Key focuses: Build and maintain trusted working relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external), including unions and other industry associations; Provide strategic and technical workplace relations advice and guidance to leaders across the organisation, including enterprise bargaining policy review, management of Fair Work Commission matters and escalated disputes and grievances; Identify improvements and areas for further coaching across the organisation in order to continuously mitigate risks and build capability across workplace relations; As Workplace Relations SME, collaborate with and support colleagues across the P&C team, sharing your knowledge to develop others and ensuring effective management of workplace relations matters. About You An expert in workplace relations, you thrive in a purpose led and collaborative environment where you can proactively lead and influence others. Additionally, you bring: Demonstrated success in a senior workplace relations role/s, providing comprehensive workplace relations advice within complex environments; Exceptional stakeholder management skills, able to build credibility and influence across all levels; The ability to think strategically, utilising data points to support a preventative and forward thinking approach; Enjoyment in working autonomously, effectively managing priorities to ensure delivery, whilst also contributing and collaborating within a team environment. About Culture & Benefits This permanent position comes with a range of benefits including: Join a truly purpose led organisation where you can make a difference; Collaborative and committed P&C team that support each other; Monthly RDO; Free access to gym. Apply online now if the above sounds like you! Or for more specific questions, contact Michelle Nugara at The Next Step on Please submit applications online only, not to this email address. #J-18808-Ljbffr