Special Counsel - Workforce Relations

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Not specified; salary pyckaging up to $15,900 py t...
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Admitted legal practitioner in australia
Current practising certificate required
Complex employment law experience
** This job posting is for a Special Counsel in Workforce Relations at UnitingCare, a prominent not-for-profit organization in Queensland. The role involves providing strategic legal advice on complex workforce relations matters and leading a team of legal professionals, with a strong emphasis on organizational culture and employee support. **

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the key authority on complex, high-risk, and strategic workforce relations matters across a large organization supporting over 400,000 people.
  • Candidates must have extensive post-admission experience managing complex industrial disputes and representing the organization before tribunals like the Fair Work Commission.
  • The position offers significant benefits including salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free, 12 weeks paid parental leave, and diverse cultural leave options.

Matching Summary

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** This job posting is for a Special Counsel in Workforce Relations at UnitingCare, a prominent not-for-profit organization in Queensland. The role involves providing strategic legal advice on complex workforce relations matters and leading a team of legal professionals, with a strong emphasis on organizational culture and employee support. **

Salary

Not specified; Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year tax free; Meal and entertainment benefits up to $2,650 pre-tax

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Admitted legal practitioner in Australia
  • Current practising certificate required
  • Complex employment law experience
  • Fair Work Commission representation
  • Senior executive advisory capability

Nice-to-have

  • Not-for-profit sector experience
  • Health and community services background
  • Mentoring legal professionals
  • Public sector regulatory knowledge
  • Commitment to inclusive culture

Key Requirements

  • Australian legal admission with current practising certificate
  • Extensive post-admission experience in employment law
  • Proven track record in tribunal representation

Work Rights

Must be admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia

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