• Increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging
• Fixed-Term, Full-time Contract until June 2027
• Application close date: 6th May 2025

Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia’s largest employers of people living with disability. Our people live and breathe our purpose every day, with flexible working, great perks, and work/life balance. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where our employees can grow, learn, and do their best work. Our purpose is simple: make possibility a reality.

About The Role:

As the General Manager – Workplace Relations Transformation, you’ll lead the development, planning and execution of key People and Wellbeing initiatives projects aligned with our broader strategic goals. You’ll provide expert industrial relations advice, guide risk reduction strategies, and lead a dedicated Workplace Relations Project team to deliver best-practice systems, processes and policies.

This role is all about driving operational excellence, supporting cultural change, and building capability across our leadership teams to create a positive and consistent employee experience.

What you’ll do

• Lead major IR and HR transformation projects using established project management frameworks
• Partner with the Chief People Officer and executive team to mitigate organisational risk and enhance our IR legislative framework
• Build capability in ER/IR across all levels of leadership
• Provide expert advice on enterprise agreements, modern awards, and emerging industrial relations trends
• Create scalable processes that support long-term compliance, operational efficiency, and employee engagement
• Collaborate across departments to align projects with broader business priorities
• Manage budgets and reporting for People & Wellbeing transformation initiatives

About you

You’re a senior leader with a passion for transformation and deep expertise in industrial relations. You bring a strategic mindset, commercial acumen, and the ability to inspire teams through change. You thrive in complex environments and know how to balance compliance, risk, and cultural objectives.

• Minimum 10 years’ senior experience in industrial/employment relations
• Tertiary qualifications in Employment Law or a related discipline
• A strong background in leading HR/IR transformation and change initiatives
• Deep knowledge of employment legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams
• Advanced project management capabilities
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems and change management principles

Benefits and Perks:

• Salary Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free, and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
• Use your pre-tax income to purchase a new or used car, saving on both the purchase price and running costs
• Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance, selected Kia vehicles and white goods at Harvey Norman
• Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport
• Supportive induction and learning opportunities
• 6 week’s paid parental leave for primary carer
• Free coaching and counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and Recognition Program

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Please click "apply" to submit your application and join #TeamPossible today!

Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.