Workplace Relations Advisor

Are you passionate about employee relations and creating positive workplace outcomes We are seeking a Workplace Relations Advisor who will make a real impact across our diverse retail network.

You will play a key role in shaping and delivering our industrial relations strategy across a diverse this position youll provide expert guidance to leaders and stakeholders ensuring compliance and driving operational improvements that support business performance. Your specialist advice will help resolve complex workplace matters foster positive employee relations and contribute to a culture of collaboration and fairness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders providing expert guidance on workplace relations matters and drafting clear compliant documentation.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation modern awards and enterprise agreements to ensure compliance in areas such as wage accuracy rostering and leave entitlements.
• Partner with managers to resolve workplace disputes and operational issues including interpersonal conflicts rostering concerns and safety breaches while preparing supporting documentation such as discussion records.
• Advise on underperformance matters and develop tailored performance improvement plans that drive positive outcomes.
• Manage fitness-for-work cases liaising with medical practitioners and drafting appropriate documentation to support business and employee needs.
• Escalate complex or high-risk matters including those that may lead to termination to the Specialist P&C Advisor or Head of Workplace Relations.
• Champion a fair and consistent approach to workplace relations fostering a positive culture and ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.

Qualifications :

• Tertiary qualifications in Workplace/Industrial Relations Human Resources Business or Law.
• Preferred 3 years experience in Workplace/Industrial Relations.
• Proven experience conducting workplace investigations in accordance with legislation and policies.
• Advanced understanding of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) modern awards and Enterprise Agreement Interpretation
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence across all levels.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity.

Additional Information :

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

Please note: This role is being sourced by our internal Talent Acquisition team therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

Only applications from candidates holding full working rights for employment in Australia will be considered.

Applications Close 24 December 2025

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time