Posted: 25 June
Offer description
Senior Workplace Relations Professional
About the Role
* Case Management: You will be responsible for managing high-risk and complex cases, including workplace disputes, serious misconduct, and unlawful termination claims.
* Tribunal Representation: You will prepare for and attend Fair Work Commission proceedings, conciliations, and hearings.
* Investigations: You will conduct legally robust workplace investigations into allegations of discrimination, bullying, harassment, and breaches of workplace legislation.
* Medical Case Management: You will handle fitness-for-work assessments and manage cases involving medical incapacity.
* Enterprise Agreement and Award Interpretation: You will provide expert advice on industrial relations frameworks and obligations.
* Stakeholder Engagement: You will work closely with senior business leaders, HR teams, and legal counsel to mitigate workplace risks and ensure best-practice compliance.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* 3–5 years' experience in workplace relations, employment law, or a related legal discipline.
* Extensive experience managing high-risk workplace investigations and complex employee relations cases.
* Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), discrimination law, workplace health and safety legislation, and case law.
* Experience preparing for and representing employers in tribunal proceedings, including conciliations and arbitrations.
* Proven ability to manage a large and varied caseload, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
* Exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to influence senior leaders.
* A strategic, solutions-focused approach with strong analytical and communication skills.
Benefits
* Flexible working options.
* Office perks, including a gym facility, fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub, school holiday program, and more.
* Discounts on Coles supermarket and liquor purchases.
* Reward through recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
* Opportunities for learning and development, including job-specific training and career development programs.
* Paid parental leave.
* Investment in your future, through our annual team member share plan offer.
About Us
We're committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities. If you have a disability and require adjustments to our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
