Industrial Relations Consultant or Senior Consultant

Brisbane | Full-time | Industrial Relations Consultant or Senior Consultant

Mapien is Australia's most trusted specialist people consultancy. We partner with organisations across the country to provide tailored industrial and employment relations solutions that make a real impact. Our expertise also spans Workplace Strategy, Workplace Psychology, Psychological Health and Safety, and Corporate Migration.

We are proud to have been recognised with the 2024 and 2025 Client Choice Award for Best HR Consulting Firm based on client feedback and certified as both a Great Place to Work and one of Australia's Best Workplaces. At Mapien, our people are at the heart of our success. That is why we are committed to creating a professional, inclusive and supportive environment where you will be challenged, developed and valued.

We are seeking an Industrial Relations Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our Brisbane team as part of our continued national growth.

As a Consultant or Senior Consultant, you will work alongside highly regarded specialists and gain exposure to a wide variety of clients, industries and complex industrial relations matters. This is an opportunity to build strong foundations for a consulting career with early responsibility, client interaction and meaningful professional development.

At Mapien, we offer more than a job. We provide the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in a nationally recognised workplace.

You will enjoy:

• Learning directly from recognised industry experts while working on diverse and challenging projects.
• An award-winning workplace culture, reflected in our 88% employee engagement score.
• Tailored development through mentoring, coaching and structured professional growth opportunities.
• A competitive salary with achievable performance bonuses.
• Hybrid working arrangements and modern offices in Brisbane's CBD.
• Well-being initiatives, an additional "Free Day" of leave each financial year, and up to 12 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture that values excellence, integrity and inclusion.

As a Consultant or Senior Consultant you will:

• Advise employers on a broad range of industrial relations matters, including minimum legislative and industrial conditions, performance management, disciplinary, dismissal, discrimination, bullying and harassment, redundancy and work-related injury processes.
• Apply advisory and problem-solving skills to interesting and complex client workplace people issues, such as interpreting case law, legislation, contracts, awards and enterprise agreements and drafting amendments or providing advice on compliance and enhancements.
• Analyse evidence for workplace investigations and organisational reviews; draft employer submissions for employment-related claims and undertake conciliation conferences.
• Undertake research and provide advice in support of enterprise bargaining; complete reviews of policies and procedures.
• Have the opportunity to assist in building and managing a portfolio of client relationships across key industry sectors.

We are looking for someone with curiosity, drive and a genuine interest in industrial relations. You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Industrial Relations and/or Human Resources.
• Experience as an employment lawyer or employee / industrial relations / human resources advisor (desirable).
• The ability to apply advanced research, problem solving and critical reasoning skills.
• Strong, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent client service skills, including the ability to engage with people across a broad spectrum of backgrounds in a professional manner.

If you are ready to grow your career in industrial relations and want the opportunity to learn from experienced consultants in a supportive and engaging environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please reach out to Tom Sweet, People and Performance Lead on tsweet@mapien.com.au if you have any questions.

Apply today