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- Lead the Industrial Relations and Employee Relations & Wellbeing and Safety sub-function
- Drive industrial relations strategies
- Oversee health, safety, and wellbeing programs
Adelaide University is seeking an Executive Director for Organisational Capability. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing the strategic direction of workplace wellbeing, safety, people advisory services, industrial relations and employee relations within the University.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the workplace relations and industrial relations strategy, overseeing enterprise agreements, union negotiations, and ensuring alignment with the organisation's strategic goals. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the People Strategy by supporting stakeholder engagement, ensuring resources are aligned, strategic objectives are achievable, and the strategy is responsive to workforce needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Driving the workplace relations and industrial relations strategy
- Contributing to shaping the People Strategy by supporting stakeholder engagement
- Advising the DVC – People and Culture and the wider executive team on strategies to cultivate a safety-centric culture
- Leading the Industrial Relations and Employee Relations & Wellbeing and Safety sub-function
- Proactively leading the establishment of a cohesive identity and culture for the function and its teams
- Creating a safe and healthy workplace for employees; establish and champion practices that will enhance employees wellbeing and increase employees engagement
Key Requirements:
- Expertise in building and leading high-performing cross-functional teams
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in managing complex issues
- Experience in managing compliance initiatives within large organisations
- Track record in building high-performing teams
- Skilled in building a safe and inclusive work environment
Adelaide University is renowned for its commitment to excellence in teaching, research and community engagement. It is a place where people matter, values are lived, and the pursuit of knowledge is central to decision-making. The university fosters a culture that respects the diversity and individuality of all staff and students, promotes health and wellbeing, and encourages innovation and collaboration.
To Express your Interest, you will need to prepare the following:
- A full CV, which includes details of three (internal and external) referees.
- A maximum two-page cover letter/statement to address the following:
1. A statement detailing your personal alignment to the goals, vision and values of Adelaide University.
2. Clear evidence of a successful track record in leadership and delivery commensurate with the seniority and nature of the role you are applying for.
Expressions of Interest must be submitted by no later than close of business on Friday 28th March 2025 to adelaideuniversity@robertwalters.com.au