Employment Relations Advisor | National Industry Association

• Make a genuine impact by helping members navigate workplace challenges with confidence
• Join a friendly, supportive team in a purpose-driven organisation
• Melbourne location | Free onsite parking | Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days WFH)
• Full-time, permanent opportunity | $100k-$125k + Super (depending on experience)

About the Organisation

Our client is a respected national industry association that supports businesses across Australia through expert workplace relations advice, advocacy, training, professional development, and member services. With a strong reputation built over many years, the organisation is committed to helping members build compliant, productive workplaces while supporting the long-term success and sustainability of the industries it represents.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that delivers practical, commercially focused advice to members on a broad range of workplace matters. As an Employment Relations Advisor, you'll act as a trusted source of guidance, helping members understand their obligations, resolve workplace challenges, and make informed people management decisions. No two days are the same, with exposure to a wide variety of employment and workplace relations matters across different organisations and situations.

Whether you're building on an existing ER/HR foundation or bringing more established advisory experience, you'll be supported by an experienced team while continuing to develop your technical knowledge and advisory capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical employment relations, workplace relations and HR advice via phone and email.
• Interpret employment legislation, modern awards, and workplace policies.
• Support members with performance management, misconduct matters, workplace investigations, disputes, compliance obligations and employment-related queries.
• Build trusted relationships and serve as a key point of contact for member enquiries.
• Research workplace issues and provide clear, commercially sound recommendations.
• Develop member resources including articles, guides, templates and training materials.
• Contribute to educational content such as webinars, presentations and short training videos.

Why You'll Love It

• Meaningful work supporting Australian businesses and industry professionals.
• Collaborative, high-performing team with a welcoming and supportive culture.
• Focus on quality advice and member outcomes rather than sales targets or revenue KPIs.
• Strong commitment to professional development, including training, conferences, expos and networking opportunities.
• Free onsite parking and your own office space.
• Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility and balance (3 days in office, 2 days work from home).
• Opportunity to broaden your exposure across a diverse range of workplace relations matters.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in Employment Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resources or Employment Law.
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and modern awards.
• Ability to interpret complex workplace issues and provide practical, solution-focused advice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A naturally curious mindset with the confidence to ask questions and solve problems.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• Relevant qualifications in HR, Employment Relations, Industrial Relations or Law will be highly regarded.
• Experience within a membership association, advisory environment, legal practice or professional services setting will be advantageous.
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