Consultant, People & Culture

• Fixed Term, full-time
• True generalist role – HR advice, case management, policy development, stakeholder liaison
• Hybrid work arrangement

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

Consultant, People and Culture with provide coaching and HR advice to leaders and employees, manage cases and investigations, uplift leader capability in managing poor performance, assisting leaders to self-serve and self-educate and interpret the new GWW Enterprise Agreement.

You will partner and consult with a variety of stakeholders across all functions and work in close collaboration with Strategic (HR) Business Partners and other colleagues in the People Culture & Safety (PC&S).

Responsibilities

• Actively coaching key stakeholders, leaders, and the broader PC&S team to build greater leadership capability.
• Supporting union and staff engagement, job evaluation and contribute to People Services sponsored projects.
• Conducting relevant employee lifecycle activities, including cross boarding, probation management, performance management, exit management, and other relevant activities.
• Conducting end to end case management and investigations into formal and informal performance, behavioural and conduct matters to resolve employment issues through early intervention.
• Contributing to improvements to PC&S processes, policies, procedures, and practices to ensure they are current and accurate at all times.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in a similar People & Culture role, including provision of expert advice, and experience in interpreting and implementing EAs, legislation, policy, guidelines, regulations, and strategies relating to employment and industrial relations.
• A background in supporting leaders to manage employee relations cases including conduct, performance, grievances and disciplinary processes or a desire to learn and grow in this area.
• A demonstrated ability to be discreet and sympathetic in relation to sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding or appreciation in job evaluation methodologies such as Mercer, Hay or similar.
• Tertiary (degree-level or above) qualification in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or Business with a specialised focus in HR.
• Highly developed stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to be flexible and agile.
• Well-developed written communication skills

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which will include reference checks, national police checks, and working rights in