Senior Workplace Adviser

2 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Australian Industry Group Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

About Us:Australian Industry Group is a leading national employer organisation representing various industry sectors. Our purpose is to empower industry success for a better Australia.

Australian Industry Group embraces a hybrid working model. This role could be based in North Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide, or can be home-based for the right candidate. Full or part time options are available.

Role Overview:We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Workplace Adviser with substantial HR and ER, expertise. However, we also welcome applications from candidates with less experience with strong IR skills, who have the right attitude, and are willing to learn in the role. In this telephone advisory role, you will handle complex workplace relations matters, interpret legislation, and provide expert advice to our members. Additionally, you will mentor and train other advisers and act as a subject matter expert in areas of interest.

Key Responsibilities and skills:
• Demonstrated ability to interpret workplace relations legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.

• Provide advice on complex employee relations issues such as leave entitlements, performance management, misconduct, redundancy, discrimination, unfair dismissal and managing ill and injured workers.

• Offer guidance on workplace health and safety and workers' compensation.

• Apply HR policies and procedures.

• Act as a subject matter expert in specific areas of interest.

What We Offer:
• A collaborative, knowledge-sharing and supportive work environment

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

• Flexible working arrangements, hybrid and remote work options, including part-time opportunities

• A range of employee benefits, including additional annual leave and health initiatives

Ideal Candidate:


• Substantial experience in HR, ER, and IR with complex matters

• Ability to interpret awards, enterprise agreements and the Fair Work Act


• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex issues in plain English


• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment


• Customer service focus and attention to detail


• Experience in mentoring and training others


• Degree qualifications in Law, HR, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

How to Apply:If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity, please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, by clicking Apply Now.

Australian Industry Group is strongly committed to gender equality and an inclusive workplace. We are committed to taking actions that enable our people to experience a safe and inclusive environment at all levels and in all areas of Australian Industry Group. We partner with Circle In, Telus Health EAP and Supply Nation to provide additional support, so our people can thrive in the workplace.

We welcome unique ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds and we respect and value these differences. We value the knowledge and insights Australia's First Nation's community bring to our workplace and our members.

We understand that the best candidate may not tick all the boxes, so please consider applying for this role even if you have the experience and capabilities for only a portion of the role.

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