Director Workplace Relations and Ethical Standards
$240,938 - $310,385 Total Remuneration Package
Grade: PESES-1 (SES1)
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is a modern fire and rescue service dedicated to meeting the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. With a workforce of over 4,500 highly committed employees, FRV serves and protects communities across Melbourne and Victoria's major regional centres.
In delivering this service, we are guided by our core values of teamwork, integrity, respect and accountability. These values underpin everything we do and shape our organisational culture. We are seeking candidates who are committed to embodying these principles in their work and behaviours.
FRV is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse gender identities and sexualities.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity for a strategic and influential industrial relations leader to shape FRV's industrial relations agenda during a period of significant organisational and workforce change. Working at both a strategic and operational level, you will lead the evaluation, development and implementation of industrial relations strategies and practices that support FRV's objectives of industrial harmony, collaboration and positive workplace outcomes.
The role is responsible for leading enterprise bargaining and industrial advocacy activities, maintaining constructive relationships with unions, and providing expert advice on complex industrial matters. You will work closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders to deliver initiatives that support FRV's People and Culture priorities, including diversity and inclusion, workforce planning, employee safety and wellbeing, leadership capability,



and continuous improvement of systems and processes.
This role will appeal to a strategic thinker who enjoys navigating complex industrial environments, influencing outcomes and building trusted relationships. In return, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the organisation's future direction, workplace culture and employee experience while contributing to initiatives that support both organisational performance and employee wellbeing.
About You
Demonstrated delivery of outstanding operational and strategic outcomes through industrial agreements, advocacy and ability to influence key stakeholders.
Proven track record of successfully leading and initiating industrial relations change and reform in a large complex operating environment to meet operational needs.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to tailor information and reporting to Unions, Employees, Executive Leadership, Governance Committees and other key stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in leading enterprise agreement negotiations and implementation in a complex, highly legislated and regulated industrial setting with multiple stakeholders.
Expert knowledge of industrial law, procedures and practices, employment law, workplace legislation and practices.
Practical experience in interpreting awards and resolving disputes ideally in a complex industrial environment.
Highly developed industrial advocacy experience.
Extensive senior management experience, using sound judgement and ethical behaviour to make and influence quality decisions and pragmatic solutions.
A leadership track record that reflects a commitment to the recognition of differences, fairness and respect towards all staff that reinforce a values-based culture.
Applications close: Applications will remain open until 5.00 pm AEST Wednesday 21 October ****.
This advertisement is open to applicants who are an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
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📌 Director Workplace Relations And Ethical Standards (Melbourne)
🏢 Fire Rescue Victoria
📍 Melbourne