Employment and Industrial Relations Lawyer

1 month ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Churches of Christ Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Employment and Industrial Relations Lawyer to join our Legal and Governance team at Churches of Christ. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert legal advice on employment law and industrial relations matters, supporting our organisation's compliance with relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide in-house legal advice focusing on employment law and industrial relations
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external legal representatives to support key strategic projects
  • Provide legal guidance on Enterprise Agreement interpretations and assist with negotiations
  • Offer expert advice on employment disputes and draft and review employment contracts
  • Monitor legislative changes and industry best practices, recommending updates to policies and procedures
  • Develop and implement employment-related compliance policies, actively contributing to risk management
Requirements
  • Degree or postgraduate qualification in Law
  • Admission as a Solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland
  • Current Queensland Law Society Practising Certificate
  • 4-5 years of post-admission experience in employment law and industrial relations
  • Experience with Enterprise Agreements, Fair Work Commission, and Fair Work Ombudsman matters
  • Proven ability to negotiate Enterprise Agreements and manage complex IR matters
What We Offer
  • Opportunity to work in a values-driven organisation with a meaningful mission
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits

At Churches of Christ, we operate more than 200 services in 100+ communities, positively impacting tens of thousands of lives annually. Our services span children, youth and family support, community housing, aged care, and much more—all driven by a team of over 3,500 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We are committed to fostering compassion and care for vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

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