About Xavier College:

Xavier College is a leading Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition that aspires to form exceptional graduates through inspiring learning experiences and our distinct Jesuit character.

This is our reimagined opportunity for a degree qualified Employee and Workplace Relations leader with a passion for influencing culture and engagement to join an aspirational and rigorous community committed to learning and educational excellence.

About the Role:

The Employee and Workplace Relations Manager plays an important role in contributing to the professional culture and employee experience of staff at the College, bringing technical expertise, insight and accuracy, accessibility, values alignment and capacity to develop positive relationships with stakeholders in all areas.

This highly valued leader facilitates the development and implementation of Employee and Workplace Relations strategies, policies and guidelines to support a sustainable, effective and consistent approach across the College. The position will provide input and energy into professional growth, coaching and wellbeing initiatives, is accountable for leadership and collaboration on a range of industrial relations matters (including participation in enterprise bargaining and related matters as required), performance and conduct management processes and engagement in a range of People and Culture projects.

- Part time - Fixed Term at 0.8 FTE (indicatively 12 months)
- Immediate start or by negotiation

Position Description - Employee and Workplace Relations Manager

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Selection Criteria:

- Tertiary qualifications in Master of Human Resource Management, Master of Workplace and Industrial Relations, Employee Relations or related field, and relevant practical experience.




- A commitment to working in and contributing to the ethos of a Jesuit school.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to child safety principles, the Child Safe Standards, and a commitment to contributing to an exceptional culture of child safety.
- A sound knowledge of current Workplace and Industrial Relations legislation and topical issues in employment law.
- Prior participation in enterprise bargaining and related matters.
- Experience in leading, facilitating and documenting effective performance management processes to foster improvement.
- Skilled in contributing to effective leadership development and capability, providing timely and effective support and feedback.
- A sound understanding of relevant legislative frameworks, effective in working with industrial instruments including awards and enterprise agreements.
- Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills, a positive communicator with a highly professional, yet approachable demeanour.
- Experience in building productive working relationships across a range of stakeholder groups.
- Strong project management, planning and organisational skills, capable of managing competing priorities.
- Strong written communication capability and proficiency in the use of the MS365.
- Experience in leadership or a relevant position, ideally in the education or professional services sectors.
- Ability to work in a dynamic workplace that requires self-direction, team-orientation, and the ability to effectively handle pressure in a manner consistent with Ignatian values.

Please address your cover letter and resume to Susie Roberts, Director of People and Culture.

Applications closing on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 6:00pm. To apply for this position CLICK the "Apply Now"

For information about Xavier College please visit our website at www.xavier.vic.edu.au

Xavier College is committed to ensuring the protection and wellbeing of every child in our care.

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