At our core, RSL LifeCare provides care and services to veterans and seniors who live in our communities or are receiving support at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.
This is an opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation where your skills and compassion will be valued and enable you to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives.
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Agreement Senior Specialist to lead and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of RSL LifeCare’s Enterprise Agreement (EA) strategy, negotiation, and implementation.
This pivotal role combines strategic thinking, hands-on project delivery, and deep industrial relations expertise to ensure successful EA outcomes that meet our organisational goals, comply with legislation, and foster a positive and engaged workforce.

YOUR NEW ROLE WILL SEE YOU:

Develop and lead the organisation

• ‘s EA strategy in line with operational and workforce needs
• Plan and execute EA negotiations, including stakeholder consultations, union engagement, and compliance with technical requirements of the Fair Work Act
• Manage the EA lifecycle as a formal project, including timelines, risks, milestones, and stakeholder communications
• Drive implementation and change management initiatives post-EA approval, including training, communications, and system updates
• Provide expert advice on EA interpretation, modern awards, and industrial relations legislation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal leaders, unions, and regulatory bodies.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE WE WOULD EXPECT YOU TO HAVE:

A Bachelor

• ‘s degree in Law, HR, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline
• Significant experience in project management within HR or IR contexts
• Proven experience leading or supporting enterprise agreement negotiations and implementations
• A strong understanding of the Fair Work Act, modern awards, and EA processes
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with unions
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate complex IR concepts into clear, accessible language
• High attention to detail, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently with confidentiality
• Experience in large, unionised and complex organisations
• Project management certifications (PRINCE2, PMP, etc) highly regarded