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Join to apply for the Workplace Relations Partner role at Woolworths Group . Be a Workplace/Industrial Relations thought leader and SME, creating elegant solutions across a range of matters. Join a large retailer, supporting blue collar through to corporate with strong diversity in scope of work. Delivery and growth within role and career in this permanent position based in Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney. We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow. Its that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. If youre excited to turn todays blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, youll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless. What you''ll do Across a variety of business functions, leading and managing the end-to-end enterprise bargaining processes (including planning, negotiating, lodgment and implementation) to ensure high quality agreements that serve business objectives and fit with Woolworths values. Advising, influencing, listening, coaching and supporting the business on a diverse range of matters relating to workforce compliance, employment conditions and other complex workplace relations matters. Help design creative solutions to address risk issues, identifying risks and opportunities within the organisation to make processes and systems more efficient and manage future risks sustainably. Establishing strong working relationships with unions, employee representatives and key business stakeholders (locally and globally) to positively influence business decisions and enhance existing workforce processes and practices. Being a subject matter expert on Woolworths Group enterprise agreements, competitor agreements and industry trends. Supporting and assisting with cases and matters before the Fair Work Commission where required, including bargaining disputes and other industrial disputes. What you''ll bring Significant senior-level experience in workplace relations with a strong understanding of employment laws and employee relations issues. Negotiated multiple enterprise agreements (ideally covering a large workforce) and played a lead role in bargaining and execution. Deep understanding of the Fair Work Act and Fair Work Commission practice and procedure. Ability to balance legal/compliance issues with commercial business needs and practical implications. Strong communicator, influencer and negotiator who can translate complex legal issues into straightforward language. Curiosity and inquisitiveness around the hows and whys. What Youll Experience A global business with endless career possibilities and valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network. Access to Sonder free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families. A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you. Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work. Opportunity to salary sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function General Business, Management, and Business Development Industries Retail Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Woolworths Group by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr