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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Australian employment and workplace relations laws, including the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards, while providing clear and practical legal advice to stakeholders. Proficient in drafting and reviewing employment contracts and policies, with strong stakeholder management skills.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Australian-Qualified Lawyer5+ Years Post Qualification ExperienceKnowledge of Fair Work ActDrafting Employment-Related DocumentsUnderstanding of Workplace Relations Laws
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Employment LawWorkplace RelationsPerformance ManagementDisciplinary IssuesWorkplace InvestigationsDrafting Employment ContractsReviewing Workplace PoliciesOrganisational Change AdviceLegal Risk IdentificationStakeholder Communication
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationStakeholder ManagementAbility to Manage Competing Priorities
Certifications & Qualifications
Legal Authorization to Work
Industry Keywords
Fair Work ActNational Employment StandardsModern AwardsEnterprise Agreements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advise on employment and workplace relations matters, including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary issues and workplace investigations
- Provide guidance on Australian employment laws, including the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, modern awards and enterprise agreements
- Draft and review employment contracts, workplace policies, procedures and other employment-related documents
- Advise on organisational change, restructures and other people-related initiatives
- Identify workplace legal risks and recommend practical ways to address them
- Work with HR, People and business teams
- Communicate advice clearly to stakeholders at all levels
Requirements
What you’ll need- Australian-qualified lawyer
- At least 5 years of post qualification experience
- Sound understanding of Australian employment and workplace relations laws
- Knowledge of the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, modern awards and enterprise agreements
- Ability to turn complex legal issues into clear, practical advice
- Confidence drafting and reviewing employment-related documents
- Ability to work well with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Necessary legal authorization to work
- Successful completion of a background check may be required
- Proof of identity may be required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Choose assignments that fit your lifestyle and career goals
- Professional development resources
- Learning and development programs
- Opportunity to work remotely, except where some clients require on-site presence
- Diverse projects for continued professional growth
- Network of forward-thinking legal professionals
- Impactful work with leading global organizations
- Highly competitive compensation and benefits package