* Join the world’s largest humanitarian movement and bring your workplace relations expertise to a role where purpose, professionalism and people come together
* Full time, ongoing role
* Flexible location + Hybrid working
We offer flexible, hybrid work arrangements designed to support balance and collaboration. This role requires the ability to attend an Australian Red Cross office a couple of days per week —a chance to connect and build strong working relationships. For the remaining three days, you’re free to choose where you work.
About Red Cross
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.
How this role supports our work
The Business Partner – Workplace Relations (P&C) provides practical advice and support across workplace and industrial relations matters. The role works closely with P&C Business Partners and leaders to help manage people issues fairly, consistently and in line with relevant employment and industrial legislation.
With a strong focus on day to day problem solving, the role supports leaders, managers, staff and volunteers to understand and apply Red Cross people policies, industrial instruments and sound people practices. The emphasis is on early intervention, clear processes and good judgement, contributing to positive employee experiences and safe, respectful workplaces.
The role manages workplace relations matters such as performance concerns, misconduct, grievances, bullying, discrimination and EEO issues. Working alongside P&C Business Partners, WHS and specialist teams, the role also contributes to maintaining and improving policies, guidance materials, training resources and reporting to support compliant and consistent people practices across the organisation.
About you
You are an experienced workplace relations professional with a solid background in employee and industrial relations. You provide practical, balanced advice on employment legislation, industrial instruments, investigations and case management, helping leaders navigate sensitive matters with confidence and care.
You take a clear, people focused approach, supporting fair outcomes while managing risk and compliance. You are comfortable working in regulated environments and understand the importance of sound documentation, governance and consistent decision making.
The role is suited to candidates with a relevant HR qualification or equivalent experience gained in medium to large organisations. You are able to adapt your advice to different operating environments and work collaboratively to support safe, fair and psychologically healthy workplaces, enabling Australian Red Cross to deliver on its purpose.
You will bring
* Experience supporting workplace initiatives and change activities, including restructures or operational change
* Well developed analytical skills, with the ability to assess information, consider risks and provide clear, reasoned advice
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build trust, explain complex issues clearly and work effectively with a range of stakeholders
* Experience providing practical P&C advice on workplace relations matters aligned to organisational policies and priorities
* Sound knowledge of industrial instruments and employment frameworks, with the ability to apply them in everyday situations
* Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters across different client groups
Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Life, Health & Wellbeing: You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options. You can also tap into specialist health and wellbeing advice via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, Converge International.
Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development.
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 6. Competitive salary + superannuation + salary packaging options.
To find out more about this opportunity or to obtain a copy of the Position Description, please email Chiara Livingston on .
Applications must be submitted online to be considered for this role. Applications close at 11:55pm AEST on Sunday, 17 May 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and we reserve the right to close advertising early if we identify a suitable applicant.
While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, however, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.
Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
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