Industrial Relations Manager

Industrial Relations (IR) Manager

Location: Eight Mile Plains Full-Time | Permanent

Lead the future of work at Vertaview Group.We're seeking a skilled and experienced Industrial Relations Manager to lead our workplace relations strategy and governance frameworks - supporting our people, our purpose, and our shared future.

At Vertaview Group, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to belong and thrive – and that starts with an inclusive and collaborative workplace. Join us and help shape, working environments across our diverse and values-driven organisation.

Your Role at a Glance

Reporting to the Head of People Experience, this pivotal role will lead enterprise bargaining, manage industrial frameworks, and ensure compliance with workplace law – all while building strong, respectful relationships with unions, employees, and internal stakeholders.

This is more than an IR role – it's an opportunity to strategically influence culture, engagement, and employee experience across a complex, values-driven organisation.

• Develop and implement industrial relations strategies in line with organisational goals.
• Lead and negotiate enterprise agreements and mange workplace consultations effectively.
• Provide expert industrial relations and employment law advice to senior leaders and HR to guide strategic decision-making
• Ensure compliance with relevant industrial laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement contemporary IR frameworks and policies that drive compliance, engagement, and a positive workplace culture.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with unions and other stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver reports on industrial relations activities and outcomes

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Opportunities to influence a complex multi-entity organisation
• Lead the development of an IR strategy that genuinely impacts people's lives
• Maximise your take-home pay with up to $15,900 tax-free and $2,500 for meals/entertainment, plus Novated Leasing options through NFP salary packaging
• Unlock exclusive employee-only discounts on shopping, dining, travel, and more
• Flexible working arrangements – Office based with hybrid options

What You'll Bring to the Table

• A strong background in industrial relations
• A strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, NES, modern awards, and enterprise agreements
• Proven success in enterprise bargaining and union engagement
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, conflict management, and relationship-building skills
• Experience conducting BOOT assessments and managing remuneration structures
• High-level governance knowledge and risk mitigation skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and lead through change
• A collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Tertiary qualifications in Industrial Relations, Law, HR or a related field
• Minimum 7+ years' experience in IR leadership roles, ideally within unionised and complex environments
• Experience in health, aged care, disability, or community services i.e. working with SCHADS, Nurses, Professional Health Services Awards.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance – or be willing to obtain
• Working with Children Check – or be willing to obtain

Ready to Apply?

Apply now to be part of a team where your work truly matters. We're reviewing applications as they come in – so don't wait Questions? Contact

About Vertaview Group

Vertaview Group consists of All About Living, Allinto, Arbourwell, Multicap, and Open Minds.

We purposefully bring together leading human and social service providers to amplify the pursuit of our shared and enduring social impact. We are leaders in high-needs disability support, mental health services, and ageing services.

"Vertaview Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we all work, live and play. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples. We reflect upon the millions of footprints embedded into the earth by our Ancestors – the pathways they forged, the meaning they left behind, and the continuation of their traditions through the next generations."