Childcare Jobs - Support office, Contract - Brisbane QLD, Australia

What we’re looking for

As a part of the People and Culture team heading up a team of ten specialists, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the provision of IR/ER support and guidance across the Affinity Education Group (AEG). 

The role

You can prioritise and have exceptional organisational skills to:

• Develop Affinity’s Industrial Relations strategy as a part of the overall HRM strategy.
• Ensure Legislative and Award compliance to relevant award conditions and overall industrial compliance.
• Work with the operations function to set the strategic workforce management structure and costings.
• Oversee incident investigations to ensure appropriate performance management is actioned.
• Oversee performance management support for both Operations and Centre Support Office.
• IR due diligence support for mergers, acquisitions, and greenfield sites.
• Oversee Workers' Compensation and return to work for non-work-related injuries programmes.
• IR support to manage the HR impacts of divestments, restructures and redundancies.
• Oversee the provision of HR/ER advice across the full employee lifecycle including employee relations and performance management, award interpretation, and workers compensation matters. 
• Design and delivery of workplace relations frameworks, policies, processes, reporting and education.
• Advising and presenting to executive team and key stakeholders, as required.
• Lead and promote strategies to drive high performing centres, ensuring alignment with Affinity’s values and core behaviours. 

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Bachelors of Law or relevant qualification in related field or equivalent level of education. 
• Significant senior management experience in employee relations / industrial relations in a large organisation.  
• Specialist knowledge in employee and industrial relations, with the capability to apply this knowledge with a pragmatic, collaborative, and commercial focus.
• Extensive understanding of the Fair Work Australia requirements and industrial instruments, including a deep knowledge of current Australian workplace relations. 
• Current knowledge in employment and industrial relations changes or developments in relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
• Experience in partnering with and influencing all business levels including center employees and management.
• Experience interpreting and applying relevant Awards, Legislations, and National Employment Standards.
• High level of interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to promote a positive team culture and resolve conflicts effectively.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package
• Stunning Brisbane CBD office 
• Flexible working arrangements
• 50% discount on childcare gap fees
• Free gym membership
• Wellness benefits with partners TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefit, and discounts at over 100 retailers. 
• A professional culture and supportive work environment

Why work for Affinity? 

Affinity Education Group (AEG) is a leading early education and childcare provider, currently operating more than 230 centres across Australia, and over 6,000 staff. Our goal is to instill a lifelong love of learning in every child who attends our centres in their first five years. We believe all our employees contribute to creating a sense of belonging through cooperation, teamwork, and winning attitudes. In addition, we’re dedicated to providing a safe environment for our families, employees, and communities through our professionalism and respect for one another. 

Who we are:

We offer a professional yet fun environment when interacting with our families, communities, and employees, through living our Affinity Values – Creating Shining Stars, Deliver Outstanding Professionalism, Being Completely Connected, Going Above and Beyond, Living the Team Spirit and Having Serious Fun!

Permanent Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week, based in Brisbane (CBD).

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At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We believe that diversity enhances our ability to serve the children, families, and communities we support. Our Safety Commitment prioritises the safety, rights, and wellbeing of children, as well as the rights and responsibilities of our employees and their families.