* 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 Human Resources team that provides professional corporate services and information for the AER?
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 Assistant Director, Employee Relations:
* Establish and deliver the framework for conduct and performance management. This includes developing a suit of toolkits and templates.
* Provide high-level advice and case management of formal employee relations matters, including highly sensitive and complex matters. This includes, where required, managing formal investigations, and representing the AER to external parties such as Comcare and the Fair Work Commission.
* Partner with the AER Capability team and AER managers to identify and deliver on opportunities to support individual employees' professional development.
* Review, develop and maintain people policies, industrial instruments and procedures to support the Enterprise Agreement and the AER.
About you
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
* 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.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology, human resources, AHRI accreditation and/or equivalent relevant experience.
The following job specific criteria are also highly desirable:
* Recent experience within the APS setting managing performance, conduct, complex health, case management and formal investigations/procedures.
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: $123,702 - $136,900 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer: Liz Cassin,
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT) Sunday, 9 November 2025