Assists in resolving disputes by advising on workplace relations policies and problems, and representing industrial, commercial, union, employer or other parties in negotiations on rates of pay and conditions of employment.
Previously referred to in ASCO as:
2291-15 Industrial Relations Officer
移民澳洲时,223113 劳资关系顾问 Workplace Relations Adviser 属于 VETASSESS Group B 类职业,需要本科或更高级学位(Qualification/s assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or Australian higher degree level),如果取得学位的专业与提名职业相关需要近五年内最少有一年毕业后相关工作经验。如果学位专业不是高度相关,但有相关专业专业的专科,高级专科,副学士或研究生学历,需要近五年内至少二年本科毕业后相关工作经验。如果学位专业不是高度相关且没有其他相关专业学历,则需要近五年内至少三年毕业后相关工作经验。职业评估不需要雅思,评估函永久有效。本科毕业前的工作经验符合条件的也可以算作有效工作经验。
What’s it like to be a Workplace Relations Officer?
Workplace relations officers manage employment conditions and related issues.
Workplace relations officers aim to encourage employees and employers to work
towards effective organisational practices. They may represent industrial,
commercial, union, employer or other organisations in workplace and industrial
negotiations.
The work of workplace relations officers varies according to where they are
employed. Those working for organisations with a large workforce aim to
minimise workplace disputes by acting as a communication link between
management and employees. Those working for employer associations or trade
unions aim to protect the interests of the group they are representing.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Workplace Relations Officer earn an average of $1340 per
week. The [average annual salary for this job is $69680 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
good communication skills
good conflict resolution and negotiation skills
willing to work within rules (legislative and legal).
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Para Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of secondary education and/or
completion of some further study of a vocational nature, such as a Diploma or
an Advanced Diploma.
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Economics
School subjects that include some aspect of ECONOMICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an economics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
History
School subjects that include some aspect of HISTORY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a history-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Workplace Relations Officer
Workplace relations officers may perform the following tasks:
advise on the operation of industrial awards and agreements
undertake negotiations on rates of pay and conditions of employment for employees and employers through enterprise bargaining negotiations
represent employees or employers before workplace relations tribunals on matters such as enterprise bargaining agreements, disputes and termination of employment
develop and administer policies on different employee classifications, wage structures and related matters
establish and maintain good relationships between employers and employees
examine and attempt to resolve workplace disputes and grievances (by acting as the management representative in discussions with trade unions about the effects of technological change on the duties of employees in a manufacturing workshop, for example)
study and interpret relevant workplace relations legislation (the laws formulated by parliament to control industrial practices in the workplace)
advise others on the proper procedures for carrying out negotiations and on the special regulations relating to employment and salary agreements
conduct research into particular workplace relations issues (such as the effects of changes in work practices on productivity).
Trade union officials work to maintain and improve the wages, conditions and
employment opportunities of workers in particular occupations or industries.
In some unions, trade union officials are elected from the union’s membership,
but in others they are appointed to paid positions.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Trade Union Official earn an average of $1340 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $69680 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
interested in trade union activities
good negotiation and communication skills
able to deal with employers and workers at all levels
able to stay calm in difficult situations and handle controversial and emotional issues objectively and analytically.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Skilled Non-trade Jobs
These jobs do not usually require completion of secondary education, however
further part-time study such as a Certificate III or IV, and on-the-job
training, may be required.
Skilled Trade Jobs
These jobs do not usually require completion of secondary education, however
further part-time study usually at Certificate III level, and on-the-job
training offered as an apprenticeship, is required.
Para Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of secondary education and/or
completion of some further study of a vocational nature, such as a Diploma or
an Advanced Diploma.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Economics
School subjects that include some aspect of ECONOMICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an economics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Trade Union Official
Trade union officials may perform the following tasks:
represent members in negotiations with management over workplace issues
visit places of work where members of the union are employed to check on working conditions and to identify other industrial relations issues
handle complaints and disputes on the job
check employees’ time and wage records (kept by employers) to ensure employees are being paid the correct wages
ensure safety rules and regulations are observed in the workplace and advise employers of possible breaches
recruit new members and make sure that current members are up to date with payment of their union fees and kept informed of union activities
draft applications for award variations and, through research and inspections, collect evidence and prepare submissions in support of claims
represent the union at conferences and in negotiations (may include acting as the union’s representative or advocate before industrial courts or tribunals)
assist with managing the finances of the union.
Specialisations
Officials with training in fields such as law, journalism, economics,
accountancy and welfare may be appointed to specialist positions (such as
legal officer or media officer). Research officers generally have tertiary
qualifications that may be in a broad range of disciplines from arts to
science.