Senior Workplace Relations Specialist – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Part Time or Full Time considered | Flexible WFH options
Kinetic is seeking an experienced Senior Workplace Relations Specialist to join the Workplace Relations team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a hands on advisory and case management role supporting complex employee and industrial relations matters across a large, operational and unionised workforce.
We offer flexibility on hours with both part time and full time arrangements considered, along with hybrid work from home options.
About the role
* Provide expert employee and industrial relations advice to operational leaders and People teams
* Manage complex and high risk ER and IR matters end to end
* Lead responses to external claims including unfair dismissal and general protections matters
* Prepare written submissions, evidence and correspondence for matters before the Fair Work Commission and other tribunals
* Support investigations into complex workplace issues to ensure fair and compliant outcomes
* Contribute to enterprise agreement bargaining including drafting and industrial strategy input
* Engage with unions and employee representatives to support effective consultation and dispute resolution
* Develop and deliver ER and IR training and guidance for leaders
* Monitor legislative and industrial instrument changes and support ongoing compliance
* Partner closely with the Head of Workplace Relations to strengthen frameworks and capability
About you
* Strong experience in an ER or IR advisory role within a complex or unionised environment
* Demonstrated experience managing unfair dismissal, general protections or similar external claims
* Proven capability preparing submissions and formal responses for external proceedings
* Deep working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, modern awards and enterprise agreements
* Confident advising leaders on disciplinary, performance and grievance processes
* Commercial, risk based and practical approach to workplace relations advice
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High level of judgement, professionalism and discretion
* Able to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Qualifications
* Legal qualification preferred
* Candidates without a legal qualification will be considered where they bring substantial, proven ER or IR advisory experience in industry
If you are looking for a flexible, high impact workplace relations role with scope and autonomy, this opportunity offers meaningful work and strong organisational support.