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*Open to Full-time or Part-time option, Melbourne or Sydney based

Help us deliver like never before 
Australia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.  

About the opportunity  

As an officer of the Court, you’ll be required to adhere to legal and professional ethical obligations in carrying out the role’s legal advisory functions. Your success is dependent on using your problem solving skills and legal judgment, with a strong understanding of our clients, as well as the external commercial, legal and regulatory environment. You’ll think commercially and strategically and generate solutions to assist your internal clients’ initiatives to move forward successfully.

What you’ll deliver with us   

Reporting to the Head of Legal (‘People & Culture – P&C’, ‘Network Operations’, ‘Community, Sustainability, & Stakeholder Engagement - CS&SE’), you will be responsible for:- 

• A broad range of employment and workplace relations matters, including recruitment, performance management, reward and remuneration, termination of employment, managing ill and injured employees, serious workplace investigations (e.g. investigation of serious misconduct, harassment, discrimination, bullying, etc), redundancy, abandonment of employment, interpretation/ application of internal policies/procedures, and interpretation/ application of recent and upcoming legislative amendments

• IR matters including interpretation and application of terms in EAs and awards, responding to industrial action, right of entry, and consultation requirements
• Discrimination law matters and managing complaints, conciliations, and litigation related to job applicants, employees, customers, and the public
• Employment, industrial relations, and discrimination litigation in a range of jurisdictions (FWC; Magistrates Court; Supreme Courts, Federal Court, State IRCs). Claims commonly dealt with include unfair dismissals; general protections; breach of contract claims; disputes arising under EAs or in connection with industrial action and enterprise bargaining 
• Employment, industrial relations, and discrimination aspects of enterprise strategic projects, including simplification, modernisation, workplace change; M&A and corporate restructuring, and significant policy changes
• A range of employment-related documentation, including employment contracts, policies, and settlement and release agreements/deeds
• Employment and workplace relations issues arising in connection with Australia Post’s extended workforce, including licensees and contractors, including sham contracting and compliance with obligations under workplace laws
• Other commercial and ad hoc legal advice as and when required to support our Network Operations and CS&SE business units

About you  

• Broad experience across all aspects of employment, workplace, industrial relations, and discrimination legal practice. Experience in work, health, and safety law would also be desirable
• Worked in-house and/or private practice specialising in employment, industrial relations, and workplace law
• You will have at least 5 years post-admission experience in the relevant space 

  How we’ll deliver for you

• Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued, and can bring their authentic self to work every day
• We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team together
• Flexible working, across head office and facilities across the network   

We're delivering together

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. 

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au

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