Workplace Relations Manager

Davidson ·www.davidsonwp.com

Location Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Salary AUD 200,000 - 220,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Human Resources & Recruitment
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Senior workplace relations leadership opportunity

Complex, multi-entity and purpose-led organisation

NFP benefits | Brisbane

Davidson is partnering with a significant human and social services organisation to appoint a Workplace Relations Manager to lead its workplace and industrial relations agenda across a diverse and complex operating environment.

This is an influential opportunity for an accomplished workplace relations professional who combines deep technical expertise with commercial judgement and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

As the organisation's senior subject matter expert, you will partner with executives and leaders to shape workplace relations strategy, manage risk and provide pragmatic advice across complex employee and industrial matters.

The opportunity

You will:

  • Lead workplace and industrial relations strategy across a complex, multi-entity organisation.
  • Provide expert advice to executives and senior leaders on complex and sensitive matters.
  • Lead enterprise bargaining, union negotiations and consultation.
  • Manage significant ER/IR matters, disputes and complex investigations.
  • Represent and support the organisation in Fair Work Commission proceedings and industrial disputes.
  • Advise on organisational change, transformation and associated workforce risks.
  • Strengthen workplace relations governance, policies and frameworks.
  • Coach leaders and build organisational capability in effective workplace relations.

About you

You will be an established workplace relations, industrial relations or employment law professional with experience operating in a complex organisation.

Your background will ideally include:

  • Significant experience across workplace relations, industrial relations and complex employee relations.
  • Strong enterprise bargaining and union negotiation experience.
  • Experience managing complex disputes, investigations and sensitive workplace matters.
  • Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, modern awards and enterprise agreements.
  • Exposure to Fair Work Commission matters and other relevant tribunals.
  • The ability to provide commercially pragmatic advice and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Experience within a complex, multi-site, regulated or workforce-intensive environment.

Tertiary qualifications in law, human resources, employment relations, business or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of workplace relations within a purpose-led organisation delivering essential services across Australia.

The complexity of the organisation and its workforce provides the opportunity to influence strategy while remaining close to sophisticated workplace relations matters.

The position offers attractive not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Please submit your current resume to apply. If you'd like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact George Hall on +61 0468341514, quoting reference JN -092026-44263. To learn more about Davidson, visit davidsonwp.com.

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Who is hiring for the Workplace Relations Manager role?
Davidson is hiring for the Workplace Relations Manager position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Workplace Relations Manager job located?
The Workplace Relations Manager role with Davidson is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU.
What does the Workplace Relations Manager role pay?
Davidson lists the Workplace Relations Manager role at AUD 200,000–220,000 per year.
Is the Workplace Relations Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Davidson.
What experience level is the Workplace Relations Manager role?
The Workplace Relations Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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