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Employee Relations Advisor

Sims Metals (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

The Opportunity

Bring your outstanding employment law knowledge and experience to an ASX listed Company and help manage our Industrial & Employee Relations activities across the Australia/Pacific region.

Based in our Mascot Head office and reporting to the Employee Relations Manager APAC, your role will include but not be limited to:
• Maintaining harmonious industrial relations by providing effective IR case assessment, advice and reporting,
• Facilitate the implementation of fair and effective termination processes where required ensuring adherence to policy and legislative requirements,
• Provide timely and accurate advice to our business with respect to Performance Improvement, Fair Work Act and EEO requirements,
• Implement the requirements of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy and undertake investigations in line with business requirements,
• Manage our employer immigration accreditations and staff visa matters,
• Drafting and review of policies, procedures, contracts and collective agreements to maintain best practice employment processes.

Our ideal candidate will bring;
• A current practicing certificate with 1-3 years' PAE working principally in employment law would be ideal, but a more recent graduate with the right attitude and potential may be considered,
• Experience within a unionised workplace consisting of a medium to large blue collar work force or similar position will be highly regarded,
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment frameworks and associated legislation,
• Ability to effectively interpret requirements of relevant industrial instruments including Awards, Collective Agreements and employment contracts and provide timely support to business units,
• Well-developed drafting and written communication abilities,
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence with genuine emotional intelligence,
• A strong drive and understanding of our safety message and cultural core values.

The successful candidate will need to work independently and confidently within a small and motivated team whilst delivering a high level of customer service to all levels of our business.

We provide a supportive environment for people who want to make a real difference to working people’s lives and natural environment. We repay loyalty with a promote from within culture and long term career development opportunities for those who choose to make a home with us.

Interested?
We would love to hear from you. Apply directly via https://www.seek.com.au/job/53231430 and upload your cover letter and resume to express interest in this excellent career building opportunity.

Want to know more?
Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.