• Hybrid role based in East Melbourne — 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH
• Lead a team of 3–5 ER professionals in a large, purpose-driven education body
• Salary up to $162,902 + super with opportunities to drive strategic ER initiatives and represent the organisation externally

About the company

We’re partnering with a prominent education body to recruit a Manager, Employee Relations – a key leadership role supporting schools across a large and dynamic network.

This is a hybrid opportunity based in East Melbourne, with 3 days in-office and 2 days from home. You’ll lead a capable team of 3–5 employee relations professionals, providing strategic and operational support on a broad range of employee relations matters.

As Manager, Employee Relations, you’ll be responsible for delivering expert ER guidance across a large education system. You'll lead complex casework, support EBA interpretation and implementation, and build capability within your team to deliver service excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing ER team, providing coaching, support and direction.
• Manage complex ER matters including investigations, performance, and disputes.
• Build trusted relationships with principals, senior leaders, and sector stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in tribunals, commissions, and enterprise agreement negotiations.
• Contribute to policy development, ER strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will have the following:

• Strong leadership experience in employee or industrial relations.
• Proven ability to build team capability and lead through change.
• Deep knowledge of employment legislation, enterprise agreements, and award interpretation.
• A strategic mindset and confidence working with senior stakeholders and external bodies.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model – 3 days onsite in East Melbourne, 2 days WFH
• Work with a mission-driven education body
• Lead a collaborative and capable team in a high-impact role
• Professional development opportunities and supportive leadership

To Apply:

Please forward your resume to Alice Rimmer at Charterhouse via [email protected].

Confidential enquiries welcome.

At Charterhouse, we embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation, and gender identity. On behalf of our client, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people; to embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills, and contributions to the workplace.