Workforce Relations Specialist

• CBD based – exciting 12-month contract
• Where compassion meets real community impact
• Up to $170k plus super

 
The organisation
 
People2people are excited to be partnering with a values‑driven organisation that is committed to uplifting communities through compassion, service and meaningful impact. With a long history of support across diverse programs, it provides care, education and community services powered by dedicated people and a forward‑looking approach that helps create inclusive, thriving communities.
 
The opportunity
 
As the Workplace Relations Specialist, you will be reporting directly to the Head of HR and will become trusted expert on employee relations, industrial frameworks and modern people practices, partnering with leaders to guide performance, conduct, change and wellbeing matters with fairness and compliance. You will shape policies, refine processes and build manager capability through coaching, while balancing advisory work, case management and strategic projects to positively influence culture and organisational outcomes.
 
Selection criteria:
 

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, IR, Law or a related discipline
• Experience in workplace relations, HR advisory or industrial relations
• Strong mediation, negotiation and influencing capability
• Solid understanding of employment legislation, awards and ER/IR frameworks
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Mediation or alternative dispute resolution training highly advantageous
• Experience working in a unionised environment is beneficial

 
Benefits:
 

• Community focused, values driven organisation
• High impact role where you influence fair, consistent and positive workplace practices
• Partner with leaders and build internal capability and understanding
• Assist with developing and implementing workplace relationships strategies and policies
• Be part of the team that fosters a culture of dignity, accountability and mutual trust
• 12-month contract with an asap start
• Scope to be involved in projects and upcoming EBA negotiations

 
If you have the skills and experience to hit the ground running and you thrive in a role where no two days are the same and you will use your communication, influence, negotiation and EQ to drive change, deliver outcomes and build culture – then please APPLY now. Or contact Leanne Lazarus on (07) 3118 0125 for a confidential discussion should you have any further questions.


Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.