Full-time, Ongoing Attractive Remuneration package Location: Dandenong Chisholm is seeking an experienced Workplace Relations Senior Business Partner for our Workplace Relations and Wellbeing Business Area. BELONGING & INCLUSION Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Workplace Relations Senior Business Partner, your key responsibilities include: Under the guidance of the Manager Workplace Relations and Wellbeing, drive a heightened awareness of employee and workplace relations matters and industry trends relating to best practice across the organisation in accordance with Chisholm’s values and policies. Develop excellent case management strategies to manage and resolve active cases in a timely fashion ensuring regular communication and support to the Business Area Manager, employee and any employee representative. Be hands on as required in planning and conducting workplace relations processes (investigations, documentation, mediation, resolution, representation, and closure). Review and document internal employee complaints of unfair treatment, harassment, discrimination, workplace violence recommending solutions to the Manager Workplace Relations and Wellbeing based on risk factors to the organisation and its people. Provide expertise to Business Area leaders and the People, Culture & Safety team, in employee and workplace relations activity and case management, including cases with an industrial relations aspect. Support enterprise agreement negotiations and subsequent implementation to facilitate Enterprise Agreements that meet Chisholm’s business needs and requirements. Ensure documentation relating to case management, is kept in accordance with Chisholm’s requirements and relevant legislation; and regular and up to date reports are provided in accordance with Chisholm’s requirements. Resolve complex employee and workplace relations issues to ensure timely and effective resolution ABOUT YOU You are a highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal skills and experience in employee case management, correspondence to unions and related tasks. Qualifications required for the role: A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, psychology, Industrial Relations, Law or a related discipline. Substantial case management experience and providing advice to people leaders on case management strategies and solutions. ABOUT US Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education. We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees. At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure. WHAT WE OFFER An Inclusive work culture - Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Professional Development - continue to grow your career Networking Opportunities with Industry Partners State of the art facilities on our campuses Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport Free Employee Assistance Program - get the support you want. Its confidential. If this is the job for you, please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application! Important information about your application: Your application should include: a cover letter your resume contact details of three (3) referees Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including: Verified copies of all qualifications and transcripts as listed on resume. Current & Valid Working with Children Check (Employee and not Volunteer) Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia Verified Police Check (at employee expense) Applications for this position close at 9am am Friday 10 October 2025. If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Gerry O'brien, Manager - Workplace Relations & Wellbeing at gerry.o'chisholm.edu.au. We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing chisholm.edu.au. Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage. Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites.
