* Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
* Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
* Do you want to work in a role where you give clear, practical advice to managers and staff on employee relations matters, and help the AER through big workplace changes as we become a standalone agency?
Then this is the place for you!
At the AER, we work to make energy consumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It's why we're driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It's why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. We believe the best version of you is the one that's true to who you are – and that's the you we want working alongside us.
We value flexibility, this role can be performed at any of the AER offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What you will do as the Senior Human Resources Advisor, Employee Relations
The Senior Human Resources Advisor, Employee Relations plays a key role in providing support and expert advice on a range of complex human resources (HR) related matters including performance and conduct, reviews of employment related action, employment entitlements and conditions, and policy review and development. The role is also responsible for fostering a high-performance culture across the AER by supporting career and professional development planning for individuals.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the AER with workplace change, including establishing the HR capability, functions and services required of the Employee Relations team post-legal separation and assisting with enterprise bargaining.
* Provide high-level advice and case management of employee relations matters, including highly sensitive and complex matters. This includes, supporting formal investigations.
* Partner with the AER Capability team and AER managers to identify and deliver on opportunities to support individual employees' professional development.
* Provide expert advice to the AER on interpreting and applying the Enterprise Agreement and HR related legislation.
* Develop managers capabilities and organisational understanding of employee relations and performance policies, practices and procedures across the organisation.
* Review, develop and maintain people policies, industrial instruments and procedures to support the Enterprise Agreement and the AER.
About You
* A demonstrated understanding and application of HR frameworks (legislation, strategies, policies, guidance, systems and practices) regarding employee relations, performance management, complex health and case management, and formal investigations/procedures.
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to coach, consult, negotiate and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, with varying knowledge levels, to facilitate positive outcomes.
* A proven ability to successfully manage workload and proactively navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities while delivering quality results within defined timeframes.
* An ability to drive governance, system and process improvement in line with legislation and best practice principles.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology, human resources, AHRI accreditation and/or equivalent relevant experience.
* Recent experience within the APS setting managing performance, conduct, complex health, case management and formal investigations/procedures is highly desirable.
To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
How To Apply
You will be asked to answer two behavioural questions (refer to the Candidate Kit) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).
Salary
$102,947 - $115,384 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer
Gabriel Fattal, 02 6243 3059
Applications Close
11:00 pm (AEST) Sunday, 19 April 2026
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