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Employee Relations Advisor
Employee Relations Advisor
Part Time (0.6)
Fixed Term (2 years)
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Employee Relations (ER) Advisor to join our People & Culture team commencing January 2026. This role provides expert guidance on all aspects of employee and industrial relations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and enterprise agreements.
As a trusted advisor to both leaders and staff, the ER Advisor plays a pivotal role in supporting effective performance management, grievance resolution, and disciplinary processes. You will also lead workplace investigations and contribute to building leadership capability through targeted training and coaching.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage employee relations matters, including grievances, performance issues, and disciplinary actions.
- Lead and conduct investigations, ensuring fair, transparent, and timely outcomes.
- Provide clear and accurate interpretation of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement (CEMEA) and related legislation.
- Facilitate resolution of interpersonal issues through mediation or coaching.
- Consult and liaise with Unions and Employee Representatives as required.
- Support absence management processes and related reporting.
- Design and deliver training programs to enhance leader capability in ER/IR practices.
- Support the Principal with Child Safe and Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) related matters.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in employee or industrial relations, preferably within the education sector.
- Proven experience conducting workplace investigations.
- Experience working collaboratively with Unions and Employee Representatives.
- Strong understanding of employment law and enterprise agreements.
- High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Proven ability to influence and build trusted relationships at all levels.
- Experience delivering training and coaching to leaders.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a supportive, dedicated, and values-driven team.
- Enjoy the benefits of an active Staff Association with regular social events and activities.
- Access confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Receive additional “gifted” annual leave during the end of year office closure, on top of your standard four weeks’ entitlement.
- Work in a collaborative environment that values professionalism, respect, and personal growth.
For an application to be considered, applicants will be expected to provide and complete:
(1) a Cover Letter
(2) a Key Selection Statement (please refer to the position description)
(3) a detailed resume and
(4) a completed College Application Form
For a confidential, no-obligation conversation contact the People & Culture Team on (03) 5337 2222.
Applications close 9am Friday 21st November 2025.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Damascus College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. All employees and volunteers to the college must be committed to providing the highest level of safety and care.
Damascus College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land the Wadawurrung people. We pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.
About Us
As Ballarat’s only Catholic co-educational secondary college, Damascus College offers innovative and progressive learning and teaching that inspires and challenges students to be their best and to contribute confidently to the global community.
Our diverse curriculum caters for various post-secondary pathways, providing young people with a solid foundation on which to build their lives, by an education that focuses on the development of the whole person.
We understand that each student has individual learning needs and we aim to provide classroom activities that differentiate their abilities and learning styles. Students are encouraged to participate in all activities available at the College, regardless of their skill level, as we firmly believe that a well-rounded education provides young people with the agency to be their best.
We are fortunate at Damascus College to be able to offer our students a contemporary learning environment only 7km from the Ballarat CBD, with access to innovative technology, flexible and modern classrooms and lots of open spaces and bushland. Students graduate from Damascus College with a strong sense of their own identity and worth, and an appreciation of Christianity in the Catholic tradition.
