In house IR/ER Lawyer

Davidson ·www.davidsonwp.com

Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Salary AUD 140,000 - 150,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Human Resources & Recruitment
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Join a business that keeps essential infrastructure moving and communities connected.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organisation with a strong reputation for operational excellence, safety, and people-first leadership.

Working within a supportive and committed team, you will partner closely with leaders across the business to provide practical, commercially focused industrial and employee relations advice in a complex, unionised environment.

Reporting into a collaborative People & Culture function, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation’s industrial relations strategy while helping leaders navigate workplace matters with confidence and consistency.


Key responsibilities will include:

  • Partnering with operational leaders to deliver proactive industrial relations outcomes
  • Providing timely and accurate advice across employment and workplace relations matters
  • Supporting complex case management and workplace investigations
  • Interpreting and applying enterprise agreements and industrial instruments
  • Drafting policies, correspondence, agreements, and employment-related documentation
  • Supporting enterprise bargaining activities from preparation through to implementation
  • Building effective working relationships with unions and key stakeholders
  • Assisting with dispute resolution and tribunal matters
  • Monitoring legislative developments and ensuring ongoing compliance
  • Managing workplace relations reporting and documentation processes

To be successful, you will bring:

  • Demonstrated experience in industrial and employee relations within a complex or unionised environment
  • Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation
  • Experience interpreting enterprise agreements and industrial instruments
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capability
  • Strong written communication and drafting skills
  • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline

This organisation offers the opportunity to work within a values-driven culture where collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued. You will be joining a stable and experienced team that is supportive, committed, and passionate about delivering meaningful outcomes for both the business and its people.


For a confidential discussion, please contact Davidson.

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Neil Williams on +61 0499483943, quoting reference JN -052026-43430. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com

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Who is hiring for the In house IR/ER Lawyer role?
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Where is the In house IR/ER Lawyer job located?
The In house IR/ER Lawyer role with Davidson is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU.
What does the In house IR/ER Lawyer role pay?
Davidson lists the In house IR/ER Lawyer role at AUD 140,000–150,000 per year.
Is the In house IR/ER Lawyer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Davidson.
What experience level is the In house IR/ER Lawyer role?
The In house IR/ER Lawyer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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