Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/CT0005DR1
About Us
Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission.
Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'.
Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.
About People Services
People Services provide core human resources functions ensuring Courts Group has productive work systems and modern workplaces. People Services design and implement programs that support work performance and the health, safety, and wellbeing of judicial officers, members, and employees.
Key functions include Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Workplace Relations, People Advisory Services, Talent Acquisition, HR Partnering, Leadership, Capability Development and Strategy, Judicial, Member and Executive Services, Payroll, Systems & Reporting. The Chief People Officer leads the function and is part of the CSV executive.
About the Role
Court Services Victoria (CSV) is seeking a highly skilled human resources specialist to join our People Services team on a part-time (0.6) basis for six months. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex and meaningful employee relations matters while contributing to a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
As the Workplace Relations Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting Court Services Victoria's commitment to maintaining a collaborative, compliant, and high-performing workplace.
Working closely with Principal Workplace Relations Specialists, managers, and stakeholders across the organisation, you will provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation while delivering practical and strategic solutions.
You will partner with leaders and People Partners to navigate challenging workplace issues, including performance management, misconduct, grievances, conflict resolution, incapacity, support organisational change initiatives, and represent CSV in industrial relations matters if required.
About You
You are a confident workplace relations professional with exceptional judgement and the ability to manage complex and sensitive employee matters.
You will bring:
If you are passionate about workplace relations and want to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive and collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
A rewarding work environment - Enjoy a dynamic part-time role that supports work-life balance; access competitive employment benefits and ongoing professional development; and join a collaborative, supportive team committed to excellence in workplace rela tions and people management.
Lead with expertise - Manage complex workplace relations matters across the organisation, provide trusted, strategic advice to senior leaders on employee relations, investigations, organisational change, and workforce issues.
Make a meaningful impact - help shape an inclusive, fair, and respectful workplace culture; drive continuous improvement in employee relations practices and contribute to the successful delivery of CSV's People Strategy and organisational objectives.
How to apply
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Other information
CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.
We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to email the contact person listed in the advertisement.
As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.