Employee & Industrial Relations Lead
Core
Provide specialist Employee & Industrial Relations (ER/IR) and Work Health & Safety (WHS) expertise to manage employee matters, employment risk, and industrial obligations across the organization.
Role type
Senior specialist ER/IR Lead
Builds
Practical ER frameworks, procedures, templates, and tools for consistent decision-making and compliance.
Domain
Australian corporate employment law and industrial relations
Required skills
Employee relations management, workplace investigations, employment dispute resolution, Enterprise Agreement interpretation, industrial relations negotiation, union relations, employment law application, organizational change management, risk analysis, policy development
Preferred skills
AI and technology application in ER practices, commercial problem-solving, stakeholder collaboration
Responsibilities
Advise on employee relations matters including performance, conduct, grievances, and investigations; Partner with leaders on restructures and workforce transitions; Interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements and industrial obligations; Analyze ER case data to identify emerging risks; Improve ER practices through guidance and education.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on specialist