Employee Relations
Employee Relations is one of the key services provided by the Division of Human Resources. The principal functions of Employee Relations are to:
- contribute to the development and maintenance of a climate of industrial relations within the University that will create an environment of co-operation which is conducive to change;
- develop, implement, monitor and review enterprise agreements for academic and general staff;
- develop industrial relations and human resource policies for approval by the University Council;
- undertake (or assist in) advocacy and negotiations before the Australian Industrial Relations Commission;
- represent the University at internal discipline and staff appeal proceedings;
- consult with and advise managers and supervisors at all levels on industrial and related matters;
- maintain up to date information concerning industrial awards and agreements, legislation, case law and decisions relevant to employment law and human resource management;
- undertake and/or lead research projects relating to enterprise bargaining, industrial and employment law, and contemporary employee relations and human resource management practices; and
- assist in the provision of training to managers and supervisors at all levels on provisions of enterprise agreements, disciplinary procedures and allied matters.