• $140,000 + Super + Salary Packaging (pro - rata)
• Full-Time | Fixed-Term 6-month Contract
• Not-for-Profit | Northern Suburbs – Melbourne

About the Role
As the Workplace Relations Manager, you’ll lead a small team of Employee Relations Advisors and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality employee and industrial relations advice and support across the organisation. This national role provides strategic and hands-on support to leaders and internal stakeholders on complex case management, investigations, disciplinary matters, grievances, and broader ER/IR initiatives.

You’ll also work closely with General Counsel and external legal providers on escalated matters and represent the organisation at courts and tribunals, including the Fair Work Commission.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact Workplace Relations Manager role with a well-regarded not-for-profit organisation based just north of Melbourne’s CBD.

We’re seeking a confident and capable leader to join our People & Culture team for a 6-month fixed-term contract to backfill the current incumbent who is being seconded to a project role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a small, high-performing ER team
• Manage complex and high-risk ER/IR matters and investigations
• Provide advice on EBAs, Awards (preferably SCHADS), and legislative compliance
• Support organisational change initiatives with sound industrial relations advice
• Build leadership capability across the business via coaching and training
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of P&C policies, systems, and frameworks

You will bring:

• Significant experience in workplace relations, ideally within the not-for-profit, health, or community services sectors
• Strong leadership and coaching capability
• Excellent knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial frameworks (including SCHADS Award preferred)
• Experience managing investigations, grievances, and complex employee relations cases
• Strong written and verbal communication, with sound judgement and influencing skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and empathy

What’s on Offer

• FTE - $140,000 + Super + Salary Packaging
• 6-month fixed term contract with the potential to contribute to broader projects and initiatives
• Values-driven, supportive organisational culture
• Flexible work options and a genuine focus on employee wellbeing
  

If interested please apply today with a copy of your resume.