What you’ll be doing

• Managing employee relations matters end-to-end
• Leading investigations, grievance and disciplinary processes
• Handling performance, and medical incapacity matters
• Managing employment-related claims and disputes (including but not limited to Fair Work Commission matters)
• Engaging with unions, employee representatives and external advisers as required to progress and resolve matters
• Preparing clear, defensible employment documentation
• Working closely with leaders and the People team to progress matters through informal and formal processes
• Interpreting and applying enterprise agreements, modern awards, employment contracts and other industrial instruments, including classification and engagement matters
• Supporting organisational change and consultation

You’ll also:

• Develop and improve ER policies, templates and guidance
• Support and guide ER team members and People team stakeholders
• Contribute to capability uplift and continuous improvement

About you

You’re an experienced ER practitioner who is comfortable being hands-on, working independently and owning outcomes.

• Significant experience across employee relations matters, including complex cases
• Demonstrated experience managing employment claims and disputes
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and industrial frameworks
• Proven ability to deliver pragmatic and commercially sound outcomes
• Excellent written skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative approach, including supporting more junior team members
• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Employment Relations, Law or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in healthcare, aged care or other complex, highly regulated and unionised environments will be highly regarded.
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