ER Specialist

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Next Step Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join a high profile government project on an initial 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving challenging ER and IR issues, and is confident advising leaders through change.

About the Organisation

Our client is growing organisation in the public sector, delivering large scale projects that have a significant impact across Victoria.  Operating within a complex and highly regulated environment, they employ a diverse and growing workforce spanning professional, technical and operational areas. Their People & Culture team is collaborative and highly regarded, with a strong focus on engagement, capability, and pragmatic HR solutions.

About the Role

Working closely with the ER Manager, senior leaders, and the broader P&C team, this role will focus on delivering specialist ER and IR support across the organisation. You'll manage complex cases, coach and guide leaders, and strengthen ER frameworks, all while helping the organisation navigate change and embed best practice.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Manage complex employee relations cases and investigations end-to-end, ensuring timely and consistent resolution
  • Provide pragmatic ER/IR advice and coaching to leaders and HRBPs, building capability and confidence
  • Support leaders to address grievances, disputes, bullying claims and performance/conduct issues
  • Prepare documentation and support the ER Manager in matters escalated to Fair Work
  • Contribute to streamlining processes and resetting ER frameworks to support organisational change

About You

An experienced ER practitioner, you bring both technical expertise and a collaborative style. You're confident in navigating employment legislation, guiding leaders, and fostering constructive relationships in a unionised environment. You are pragmatic, resilient and solutions-focused, with the ability to balance compliance and business needs.

In addition, you will bring:

  • Proven experience managing end-to-end ER/IR matters in complex environments
  • Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act and enterprise agreement frameworks (VPS experience advantageous, but not essential)
  • Well-developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • A pragmatic, hands-on approach to resolving workplace issues
  • Experience working within government, infrastructure or project-based environments is highly regarded
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and influence effectively.

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