IR / ER Advisor
Initial 3-month contract | High likelihood of extension and potential permanency | Hybrid working
About the role
As an IR / ER Advisor, you will support the People and Culture function by managing complex employee relations matters and providing strategic guidance to senior stakeholders. This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident navigating high-risk issues, and can balance both operational and strategic priorities.
Key responsibilities
* End to end case management, handling up to 20 complex matters including workplace disputes, serious misconduct and unlawful termination claims
* Preparing for and attending Fair Work Commission proceedings, conciliations and hearings
* Conducting thorough and legally sound workplace investigations into allegations of discrimination, bullying, harassment and breaches of legislation
* Managing medical-related cases including fitness for work processes and medical incapacity matters
* Providing expert advice on enterprise agreements, awards and broader industrial relations frameworks
* Partnering with senior leaders, HR teams and legal counsel to mitigate workplace risks and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industrial instruments
Ideally you will have
* Strong experience in workplace relations, employment law or a related legal discipline
* Demonstrated experience managing complex investigations and high-risk employee relations matters
* Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act 2009, discrimination law, WHS legislation and relevant case law
* Experience preparing for and representing employers in tribunal environments including conciliations and arbitrations
* Proven capability to manage a diverse caseload and resolve matters efficiently
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the confidence to influence senior leaders
* A pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset with strong analytical and communication skills
Contract details
* Initial 3-month contract covering parental leave
* High likelihood of extension and potential permanency, subject to business needs and individual performance
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Flexible daily rate, generally between $365 and $400
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https : / / / diversity-and-inclusion.
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