Workplace Relations Lead, People Culture & Safety

Chisholm is seeking an experienced Workplace Relations Lead for our People Culture & Safety team. 

BELONGING & INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Lead, your key responsibilities include:

• Drive the upskilling of People, Culture and Safety team in their knowledge of the Fair Work Act 2009, and the application of the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 (2024 Agreement), the Victorian TAFE PACCT Staff Agreement 2025 (2025 Agreement) and the Educational Servies (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020 (the Award). Increase knowledge amongst Chisholm leadership to support consistent implementation of the 2024 Agreement, the 2025 Agreement and the Award, and related policy and procedure.
• Drive a culture of cross-function collaboration, sharing and support across People, Culture and Safety and within the team.
• Conduct audits, reviews, and assurance programs across the application of Chisholm’s Agreements, Awards and related requirements to facilitate compliance and consistency of application and interpretation in accordance with Chisholm’s position.
• Manage high risk end-to-end investigations, assessments or reviews related to employee case matters in accordance with Chisholm’s policies and within a person centred and trauma informed professional practice model.
• Stay abreast of employee and workplace relations legislation, regulation, policies and strategies deployed by agencies, other educational institutions and industry to ensure continuous improvement and innovation to the Chisholm approach.
• Contribute to tender and bid processes to drive business growth as required.
• Facilitate training sessions for people leaders and the PCS team to build capability and understanding of Agreements, Awards, legislation, regulation and related policies.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated individual with well-developed skills and substantial experience in the interpretation, analysis and implementation of Enterprise Agreements and Awards, experience in employee case management and supporting workplace investigations, and knowledge of relevant employment legislation and industrial documents, including Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements.

You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and you are able to explain complex Enterprise Agreements/Awards regulation, legislation and policy to people leaders, the ability to maintain confidentiality, excellent written skills and the capacity to apply these skills to employee case management and written advice.

Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and provide timely and accurate advice to these varying stakeholders, an eye for detail, well organised and a detailed thinker and strong computer skills.

You must have a tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law, or Employee/Workplace Relations.

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online.  We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.
• Professional Development – continue to grow your career.
• Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners.
• State of the art facilities on our campuses.
• Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport.
• Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. It’s confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application!

Important information about your application

Your application should include:

• a cover letter
• your resume
• contact details of three (3) referees.

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

• Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume.
• Current valid Employee Working with Children Check. (at candidate expense)
• Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia.
• Verified National Police Check (at candidate expense)

Applications for this position close at 9am Friday 4 September 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Lesley Kliska, Head of Workplace Relations & Injury Management at *************@chisholm.edu.au

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing *********@chisholm.edu.au.

Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

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