At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
About the Role
We are recruiting a Workplace Relations Advisor to join our Human Resources team based in Southbank, Melbourne.
Reporting to the Workplace Relations Manager, this role provides specialist industrial and employee relations advice across Saputo Dairy Australia. You will work closely with HR Business Partners, leaders and union stakeholders, supporting complex ER matters, enterprise agreement activity and compliance in a unionised environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert advice on the interpretation and application of Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards and pay rules, ensuring legislative and industrial compliance
* Support HR Business Partners and leaders with complex workplace relations matters, including investigations, misconduct, disciplinary processes and grievances
* Assist with and, where required, lead enterprise agreement bargaining activities from planning through to negotiation and certification
* Represent the business in workplace relations matters, including conciliations, mediations and tribunal proceedings, and coordinate external legal support as required
* Build constructive relationships with union stakeholders and uplift capability across HR and leadership through policy development, training and coaching
About You
* Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Employment Law or a related discipline
* Minimum 5 years' experience providing workplace relations or industrial relations advice in a unionised environment
* Strong experience interpreting Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards
* Confident engaging with unions, HR teams and senior leaders
* Strong influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills
* Comfortable operating in complex, fast‑paced environments
What We Offer
* A specialist workplace relations role with enterprise‑wide exposure
* Strong support from an experienced HR and Workplace Relations team
* A collaborative, safety‑focused and values‑driven organisation
* Professional head‑office environment based in Southbank
Click "Apply for this job" to submit your application. Applicants must have full Australian working rights.
Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Circle Back Initiative Employer — we commit to responding to every applicant.
As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.