Industrial Relations Adviser

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Toll Holdings Pty Ltd (COR) Full time

About Toll Group

We are a leading logistics and transportation company with a presence in 27 markets and a global network spanning 150 countries. Our 16,000 team members are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our customers.

The Role

We are seeking an Employee and Industrial Relations Specialist to join our central Human Resources- IR/ER team. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, working on Workforce Management projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Employee and Industrial Relations specialist to deliver IR/ER expertise across Toll Group across Australia & New Zealand.

This role will provide industrial and employee relations leadership experience, strategic and solutions-focused advice and support to Workforce Management projects and initiatives.

As an Employee and Industrial Relations Specialist, you will be responsible for interpreting various awards and managing collective bargaining agreements. Your expertise will be essential in enhancing employee engagement and working collaboratively with the project team.

This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland, or Perth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide employee and industrial relations advice for Toll Group and its associated entities.
  • Review and develop instrument interpretations across complex business landscapes, industrial disputes, and demonstrated advocacy, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
  • Evaluate adherence to key requirements and accurate interpretation of awards and agreements and delivery of advice to specific initiatives and workforce projects.
  • Liaise with and support relevant specialist teams and the business to provide appropriate, accurate, and timely industrial and employee relations advice.
  • Provide weekly reports on the status of matters raised. Where required, provide a brief to external or internal stakeholders where matters need to be escalated.
  • Proven conceptual, analytical, and innovative problem-solving skills that result in client-focused solutions.
  • Proven experience in building constructive relationships to negotiate and deliver outcomes for the organization.
  • Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation.

Qualifications-

  • Previous experience creating business proposals that address frequently occurring and complex ER, HR, and IR issues.
  • Relevant experience in providing advice on workplace, industrial, and employee relations matters.
  • Previous experience in a similar role will be highly regarded.
  • Customer-oriented, good people skills, and able to work with people at all levels.
  • Communicates and interacts regularly and transparently with employees and team members; disseminates information in a timely manner.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Law, Human Resource Management, Industrial/Employee Relations, Employment Law, or related discipline from a recognized University are highly desirable.

What moves you?

We are a company that values diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity. We believe in empowering our employees to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities. If you are excited about this role but are concerned you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're interested in this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks, including a criminal history check and medical.



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