Employee & Industrial Relations Advisor (Projects)

Your role at St John of God Health Care

Join our People team as an Employee & Industrial Relations Advisor project resource undertaking research reporting and complex analysis of People-related productivity and transformation projects including relevant award/agreement interpretation and Fair Work compliance.

In this role you will provide specialist ER/IR support to key business and project stakeholders on relevant ER/IR risks considerations and opportunities related to the productivity and transformation program of work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the project strategies through gathering data preparing reports analysing information and suggesting key areas for consideration and action.

• Work in close collaboration with key business and Workforce stakeholders in the review interpretation and compliance with awards/agreements.

• Conduct research and analysis identify risks and recommend options/opportunities to meet organisational needs.

• Contribute to the achievement of projects and objectives within Workforce report on emerging trends and issues and make recommendations to achieve successful outcomes.

• Conduct the preparation research and dissemination of information for and assists in the negotiation of enterprise agreements and the industrial advocacy of issues as they arise.

• Provide support to the Workforce Employee and Industrial Relations team with relevant case management award/agreement interpretation.

• Liaise with unions and caregivers (employees) on productivity and transformation related ER/IR matters as required.

We are seeking a professional with a deep understanding of contemporary HR and industrial relations. You will have a track record of successfully guiding organisations through change by providing expert ER/IR support on transformation projects.

Your ability to engage effectively with key stakeholders is a key strength. You will be adept at interpreting and applying complex employment law awards and agreements and bring strong analytical skills and innovative thinking to solve problems.

Above all people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Highly competitive salary and entitlements

• 12-month fixed term contract

• Salary packaging up to $18550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options additional purchased leave and well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to a range of Lifestyle Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

• Flexible working hours and a commitment to work-life balance

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements

Applications close: 17 August 2025

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.