Senior Manager, Labour Relations
This is a unique opportunity to lead with impact in a bargaining year, playing a pivotal role in enterprise bargaining negotiations and broader workforce transformation.
* Oversee the development and implementation of labour relations strategy, including enterprise bargaining, performance and conduct management, and compliance with employment legislation;
* Advise and support executive and senior stakeholders on workforce planning, organisational change, complex case management and reform;
* Represent the organisation in external industrial forums and negotiations, and lead collaborative relationships with union stakeholders;
* Lead conduct and compliance processes including public interest disclosures, conflict of interest, and risk culture reporting;
* Keep the organisation ahead of changes in legislation, employment law and sector trends, translating insight into clear action plans, education and implementation;
About you:
You are a confident and credible people leader with a deep understanding of contemporary labour relations and strategic HR partnering in complex, values-driven environments. You bring both presence and pragmatism, able to advise executive leaders, engage with union stakeholders, and lead high-performing teams with clarity, empathy, and sound judgement.
You will possess:
* Tertiary qualifications, supported by extensive experience in senior HR leadership roles;
* Strong knowledge of contemporary human resource management and labour relations practices, including enterprise bargaining, dispute resolution, performance management, and conduct matters;
* Proven success in leading and developing high-performing teams within complex or unionised environments, preferably across multiple sites;
* Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and operational advice to senior leaders, contributing to business outcomes through effective workforce planning, risk management, and change leadership;
* Advanced understanding of the Australian employment and industrial relations legislative framework, and the ability to apply this knowledge in a pragmatic and compliant manner;
* Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills, with a track record of building trusted relationships with executive teams, staff, and union representatives; and
* A working knowledge of the higher education sector (desirable) or experience within similarly regulated or complex industries.
Culture & Benefits:
* We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career.
* We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success.