Special Counsel - Workforce Relations

UnitingCare Health

Not specified (assumed flexible based on benefits).
Complex, high-risk workforce relations matters
Employment and industrial relations law
Legal strategy for critical cases
UnitingCare Health is seeking a seasoned Workforce Relations Special Counsel to provide strategic legal advice on complex workforce matters. The role involves managing high-risk employee relations issues and mentoring legal professionals within the organization, while contributing to a mission-driven culture that values inclusivity and community service

Job Summary

  • This senior legal leadership role provides authoritative employment and industrial relations advice, shapes organisational industrial strategy, and leads the management of the most complex and sensitive workforce relations matters.
  • You will play a critical role in safeguarding organisational outcomes, managing legal and industrial risk, and supporting long-term workforce sustainability.
  • We offer flexible work arrangements, access to salary packaging, and a comprehensive recognition and rewards platform.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

UnitingCare Health is seeking a seasoned Workforce Relations Special Counsel to provide strategic legal advice on complex workforce matters. The role involves managing high-risk employee relations issues and mentoring legal professionals within the organization, while contributing to a mission-driven culture that values inclusivity and community service.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • complex, high-risk workforce relations matters
  • employment and industrial relations law
  • legal strategy for critical cases
  • enterprise-level legal advice
  • advising senior executives
  • managing legal and industrial risk

Nice-to-have

  • strategic workforce transformation initiatives
  • mentoring and developing legal professionals
  • commitment to mission and values
  • strong judgement and discretion

Key Requirements

  • Admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia with current practising certificate
  • Extensive post-admission experience in employment and industrial relations law
  • Demonstrated experience representing organisations in tribunals and commissions
  • Proven experience providing strategic legal advice to senior executives

Work Rights

Admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia with a current practising certificate

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