Employee Relations Advisor

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Harrison Human Resources Full time
Play a key role in EBA negotiations and IR matters

  • Relocation allowance, 4 or 5 wks leave+17.5% loading, matched super cont'ns
  • A region with a thriving economy and beautiful natural environments

_Time for a sea change to North Queensland?_

_Love IR, EBA negotiations and employment legislation?_

About Mackay Regional Council

Mackay Regional Council offers flexible work conditions giving you ample time to explore the endless beautiful beaches or chill out at the alfresco cafes within the City Heart.

And for those who still have energy at the end of the working week, take a scenic jaunt past the sugar-cane fields to Eungella National Park or some of the other beautiful forests, parks, gorges and secret swimming holes in the Mackay region.


What we offer

  • Live in beautiful Mackay enjoying warmth and sunshine all year round
  • Part of a great P&C Team
  • Potentially, up to $10,000 relocation assistance
  • Competitive salary plus 18% super (employee contributions over SGC matched up to 18% total)
  • Choice of 4 or 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Flexible working arrangements with an RDO
  • Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
  • Study and assistance programs for career development
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee health and wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport
  • Active Social Clubs

About the job
The position of

Employee Relations Advisor advises and supports leaders and employees of Council on ER matters - specialist industrial relations and remuneration matters.


This role will play a key part in negotiating/bargaining agreements, facilitating conversations with the unions and providing coaching and support across the organisation regarding interpretations, pay claims/disparities etc.

This person will play a key part, if not lead alongside the bargaining group - the bargaining process; bargaining of the new agreement will commence towards the end of the 2023 year.


Your responsibilities will include:

  • Provide specialist advice to the HR and payroll teams, and leaders on complex ER/IR and rem matters, including implementation of industrial instruments and complex industrial matters.
  • Analyse and interpret employment legislation and instruments including Awards, Certified Agreement and the Qld Industrial Relations Act.
  • Participate in organisational change processes and engage in consultation and communication with employees and unions.
  • Develop resources and education materials and present educational programs to the organisation on ER matters and the mitigation of risk.
  • Draft industrial relations related letters, contracts, documents and submissions.
  • Research, collate data and develop reports on IR and rem matters for the implementation and bargaining of industrial instruments.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Experience in a similar IR role preferably in a Queensland local government.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant workplace relations legislation, including Queensland IR Act or proven ability to rapidly acquire.
  • Tertiary qualifications in IR, Law, HR or related field.
  • Proven ability to establish positive working relationships with team, leaders, employees and external stakeholders including unions.
  • Experience developing and delivering presentations and workshops
For more information, including a copy of the position description, please contact Claire or Kelly on

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