Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a protected, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

The Workplace Relations Advisor provides specialist advice and support on complex employee and industrial relations matters. This includes managing cases involving performance, conduct, probation and Reviews of Actions, while ensuring compliance with legislation, government policies and industrial agreements.

The role builds strong relationships with People & Culture, managers, employees, senior executives and unions. It provides timely advice, manages employee relations cases, supports organisational change and restructures, and assists with reporting and administration. Other duties may be assigned in line with the role’s classification, skills and capabilities.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’resomeone who:

- Have strong workplace relations and HR expertise, including performance management and enterprise agreement interpretation.
- Apply sound judgement to complex employee matters, legislation, policies and industrial requirements.
- Understand the VPS Review of Actions policy.
- Remain calm and professional when managing sensitive issues and competing priorities.
- Communicate, influence and negotiate effectively with leaders, employees and key stakeholders.




- Work collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities and identify opportunities to improve processes and business outcomes.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field is desirable.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letteraddressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must besubmittedvia the online portal,we’reunable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Esra Baltaci, Senior Manager Workplace Relations at ************@transport.vic.gov.au.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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📌 Workplace Relations Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Transport & Planning Victoria
📍 Melbourne