Industrial Relations Advisor

1 week ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia Mackay Regional Council Full time $80,000 - $105,000 per year

About the role:
In this temporary fulltime position ending March 2027, you will play an integral part of Mackay Regional Council's passionate and energetic Employee Relations team, which sits under the broader People and Culture department. The ER/IR team consists of a Coordinator, specialised Advisors and a Payroll team.
As an Industrial Relations Advisor, you will be responsible for negotiating and managing industrial relations matters within the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

  • Embedding our new Certified Agreement
  • Facilitate productive and consultative discussions with unions
  • Use your expert knowledge to provide advice and support to employees and leaders acrossCouncil on matters related to interpretations, pay claims and disparities
  • Handle employee disputes and grievances
  • Stay informed on Queensland industrial and employee relations legislation and regulations
  • Collaborate with other Advisors on performance management practices, as needed

Selection criteria:

  • Demonstrated expertise in Industrial Relations
  • Comprehensive understanding of awards, legislation and regulations
  • Tertiary qualifications in HR, Law, or related disciplines preferred
  • Exceptional coaching and communication abilities
  • Demonstrated capability to exercise initiative, judgment, confidentiality, tact, and discretion

Discover the charms of Mackay

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Mackay, where the allure of the Great Barrier Reef and pristine rainforests await. With endless recreational opportunities and the enchanting Whitsundays on your doorstep, your new coastal lifestyle awaits
Elevate your career within this growing team, where professional growth and development are paramount. With engaging projects, opportunities to attend the Commission, access to professional development training, this role is perfect for someone who wants to further their career in IR.
We are open to candidates with varying levels of Industrial Relations experience.

Benefits

  • 9-day fortnight roster
  • Will consider candidates in other locations looking to work flexibly
  • Salary may be open to review based on experience
  • Salary sacrificing opportunities
  • Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Work for a progressive and innovative organisation which supports work/life balance
  • Choice of 4- or 5-week's annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Membership to lifestyle benefits program with corporate discounts
  • Active social clubs
  • Employee Assistance Program

How to apply:

Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or theeRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).

After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct.

Applications Close:

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY

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