Assists in resolving disputes by advising on industrial relations policies and problems, and representing industrial, commercial, union, employer or other organisations in negotiations.
Tasks Include:
undertakes negotiations on terms and conditions of employment, wage structures, employee status and other industrial matters
studies and interprets legislation, awards and agreements, wage payment systems and dispute settlement procedures
researches, develops and implements enterprise agreements, including productivity-based wage adjustment procedures
undertakes or assists in the development, planning and formulation of employee relations policies, programs and procedures for implementation
advises on negotiating procedures, regulations relating to employment, and arbitration decisions
oversees the formation and conduct of workplace consultative committees and employee participation initiatives
may appear as an advocate before industrial tribunals
may contribute to decisions concerning the provision of staff amenities
may develop and review profit share and employee share plans