Industrial Relations Consultant

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Human Resources & Recruitment

Job location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number: 102004

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $ $

If you're after impact, there's no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.

You know that to make a meaningful contribution there needs to be connection and collaboration across the teams. Here's your opportunity to help our people make a big impact.

In this role, you'll:

By joining Sydney Trains Employee Relations unit is a force for change, working to make Sydney Trains a great place to work for employees. The unit oversees all aspects of industrial relations including enterprise agreements, industrial disputes, risk minimisation and everything in between.

We navigate a complex industrial landscape to achieve strategic and operational workforce relations outcomes for Sydney Trains, collaborating closely with stakeholders across Sydney Trains leadership, unions, legal, state and federal groups.

Our ambitious and supportive team includes experts from Legal, People and Culture, Industrial and Industrial/Employee Relations backgrounds.

You will be responsible for overseeing and managing any employee issues, inspecting and resolving these by measuring and interpreting data, pulling reports and conducting audits to comply with relevant and appropriate laws and regulations.

You will deliver effective employee relations solutions and provide advice and support to diverse stakeholder groups in the management of industrial and employment relations matters.

This permanent opportunity is available in a hybrid working model which are aligned with our Flexible Working Arrangements procedures which offers hybrid arrangements subject to approvals including having a mix of in-person days in our Pitt Street/Elizabeth Street/Burwood offices, and other locations as required, as well as remote working.

Apply now with your cover letter and resume.

For any enquiries, please contract Ciaran Martin on

For more information on this position and agency, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are an experienced employee relations professional who has understanding of employment laws and conventions as well as the public sector employment policies and processes.

You are someone with great communications and interpersonal skills and ability to engage and build relationships with numerous stakeholders.

You have demonstrated ability to manage time and meet deadlines while balancing completing priorities.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We're continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now

Applications close: 11:59 pm Friday 26 September 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact CIARAN..NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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