Workplace Relations Partner

Job title : Workplace Relations Partner
Location : Queensland
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Kerry Pitout
Contact email : kpitout@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1673334
We are seeking an experienced Workplace / Industrial Relations Partner to act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert across a large, complex retail environment.
This permanent role will be based in Brisbane and offers exposure to a diverse workforce spanning blue-collar through to corporate roles.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end enterprise bargaining processes, including strategy, negotiation, lodgement, and implementation
  • Provide strategic advice on complex workplace and industrial relations matters
  • Partner with leaders to manage employment compliance, workforce risk, and major workplace change
  • Build effective relationships with unions, employee representatives, and senior stakeholders
  • Support matters before the Fair Work Commission as required
  • Act as a subject matter expert on enterprise agreements, legislation, and industry trends
About You
  • Significant senior-level experience in workplace or industrial relations
  • Proven experience negotiating enterprise agreements across large workforces
  • Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act and Fair Work Commission processes
  • Commercially minded with the ability to balance risk, compliance, and business outcomes
  • Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
What’s on Offer
  • Career progression within a large, complex organisation
  • Competitive salary and benefits, including wellbeing support and salary packaging
  • Employee rewards, discounts, and progressive leave policies