IR Advisor

The Next Step ·www.thenextstep.com.au

Location Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Industrial & Employee Relations
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About Them

Join a well-respected private healthcare provider with a large national presence, and a global footprint. 
 
About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Industrial Relations, this is a newly created permanent role providing specialist Industrial Relations support to a designated portfolio, including:
  • Supporting/leading enterprise bargaining processes, ensuring strong input, ownership, and prioritisation across business units/regions, depending on level of experience.
  • Managing industrial relations within the business, including EA compliance, dispute resolution, and union engagement.
  • Drafting and interpreting enterprise agreements and modern awards.
  • Preparing documentation for enterprise agreement submissions to the Fair Work Commission.
  • Supporting Payroll with the implementation of new enterprise agreements and award updates.
  • Maintaining manager guides and compliance materials for enterprise agreements.
In partnership with the ER Policy & Governance team:
  • Providing advice and coaching to HRBPs on performance, disciplinary matters, investigations, and Award/EA interpretation.
  • Supporting responses to unfair dismissal and other FWC claims, including attending conciliations as required.
  • Contributing to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, guidance materials, and training.
About You

This opportunity would suit a HR Professional with 3–5 years’ experience in industrial relations, supporting and influencing stakeholders across a region or business unit, with proven capability in enterprise agreement planning and bargaining.

About Culture & Benefits

Located in the leafy southern suburb of Greenslopes, this is a hybrid role with WFH flexibility and offers a competitive salary package. 

You will be part of a large People & Culture Team and will gain valuable specialist expertise in both the Industrial Relations space - ideal for someone who would like to continue their specialisation in IR.  

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For specific questions about this role, please contact Melissa Forwood at mforwood@thenextstep.com.au

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Who is hiring for the IR Advisor role?
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Where is the IR Advisor job located?
The IR Advisor role with The Next Step is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU.
Is the IR Advisor role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at The Next Step.
What experience level is the IR Advisor role?
The IR Advisor position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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