Workplace Relations Lead

Job title : Workplace Relations Lead
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1691399
A purpose-driven organisation supporting people with disability is seeking an experienced Workplace Relations Lead to join its People & Culture team during a period of transformation and organisational change.

Reporting into the Head of Workplace Relations & Governance, this senior role plays a key part in providing expert advice across employee relations, industrial relations, investigations, and projects, while also contributing to broader people and organisational initiatives.

About the role This is a hands-on workplace relations role suited to someone who enjoys complexity, influence, and working closely with senior leaders.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading and managing complex employee and industrial relations matters end-to-end
  • Providing expert advice on performance management, misconduct, investigations, and terminations
  • Supporting leaders across enterprise agreements, awards, and Australian employment legislation
  • Partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure consistent, pragmatic, and risk-aware decision making
  • Contributing to broader projects across governance, policy, and organisational change
  • Acting as a trusted advisor within a values-led, people-focused environment
About you You bring deep expertise in workplace relations and confidence operating in complex, regulated environments.
You will demonstrate:
  • Significant experience across employee and industrial relations
  • Strong working knowledge of Australian employment law and IR frameworks
  • Proven capability managing investigations and sensitive ER matters
  • Ability to influence, coach, and advise leaders with credibility
  • A practical, solutions-focused approach aligned to organisational values
Why this role
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-led organisation
  • Senior role with visibility and influence across the business
  • Exposure to complex and rewarding workplace relations matters
  • Flexible working arrangements and supportive leadership
  • Hawthorn location with hybrid work options
If you are seeking a senior workplace relations role where you can apply your expertise and genuinely influence outcomes, we would love to hear from you.