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
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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