Senior Workplace Relations Advisor

Oh What A Feeling

At Toyota we celebrate individual differences, and we strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but supports them to reach their full potential. Afterall, our people are our greatest assets. We do this through employee community engagement, mentorship, development and recognition programs and our annual Women's Conference.

Together, we are Toyota.

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is well-recognised for offering:

• Fully maintained motor vehicle including insurance and fuel
• 14.5% superannuation with subsidised income protection, life and total disability insurance
• Annual contribution to your private health insurance worth over $2,000
• Significant family vehicle lease and purchase discounts
• Flexible hours and workspaces, with a hybrid of working from home and in the office
• Wellness facilities - free onsite gym, end of trip facilities
• Free car parking and discounted onsite cafe
• Genuine career development: promotions, rotations, study assistance, paid study leave and paid professional membership
• Paid volunteer days to support your community and matched workplace giving program
• 26 weeks paid primary carers leave, 8 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers and Superannuation paid on unpaid Parental Leave
• Access to Toyota's RewardsHub - explore, manage and customise your benefits to suit your lifestyle

What you'll contribute to

An exciting opportunity has become available for two experienced Senior Workplace Relations Advisors to join our dynamic People & Culture team. The People & Culture Division is responsible for the provision of human resources and best practice advisory, learning and development services to both internal customers and external businesses. This includes, but is not limited to, Toyota employees, dealers, suppliers, vehicle importers and the broader community with the aim to becoming an outstanding employer of choice.

The Senior Workplace Relations Advisor is primarily responsible for providing proactive and commercially focused employment law advice and general HR support on all employee relations matters to ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements and minimise TMCA and its OneToyota affiliate's risk exposure.

These roles are based at our Altona North office, with flexible work arrangements available. Please note, interstate travel will be required approximately once or twice per month.

Please note: Both positions are maximum term roles with fixed durations, as outlined below:

Max Term until 29th January 2027

Max Term until 26th February 2027

How you'll make an impact

• Provide advice to key stakeholders on employee relations and legislative matters, including disputes, contractual issues and terminations, to achieve TMCA objectives and minimise risk expose and liabilities.
• Support workplace investigations to ensure procedural compliance and minimise the risk of a case progressing to a formal claim.
• Manage all claims (outstanding and new) and prepare relevant documentation to mitigate claims and protect the TMCA brand.
• Implement and review workplace policies and procedures consistent with best practice and TMCA values based on legislative changes to ensure TMCA remains compliant with relevant regulations and statutory requirements.
• Provide advice on employment-related legislation (including industrial instruments) and assist the human resources team in the development of policies and standards to ensure timely and commercially focused workplace relations advice.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to achieve compliance with legislation and internal policies and processes.
• Undertake project-based work to assist the human resource business partner team in the development of new TMCA initiatives to enhance employee engagement.
• Provide advice on and assist with TMCA's enterprise agreements, including negotiations, drafting and submission to the FWC. This role requires strong interpersonal communication skills as frequent contact is required with external stakeholders (such as Unions) and internal stakeholders (such as employee representatives)

Your attributes - If you've got one or more, we'd love to hear from you

• Degree qualification in law with focus on employment law and/or industrial relations.
• Admission to practice law in Victoria with solid post admission experience (minimum 3 years).
• Prior experience working in private practice or in an inhouse legal capacity. This role requires a mix of human resources and employment law expertise.
• Strong understanding of employment law and workplace relations legislation.
• Understanding and knowledge of OH&S legislation (desirable).
• Working with unions/IR experience (highly desirable).
• Great attention to detail and time management skills with a simple and collaborative approach when providing advice to stakeholders.

Make your impossible, possible & apply today

You're welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page:

Applications close on 3rd November 2025

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use.

We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements, so please let us know during the recruitment process if there are any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process and your preferred type of communication, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Toyota is an endorsed employer for all women. Please review Work180 website for further information.

We don't require a cover letter or selection criteria to be addressed.

Come with us and help create the future.