Senior Industrial Relations Business Partner

About Seqwater

Water is essential for life. At Seqwater were not just delivering water were driving innovation growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.

As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.

As we enter an exciting period of expansion were embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service always with the future in mind.

Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve and this is reflected in Our Vision Water for Life Our Promise - Safe for Life and Our Values of integrity respect care and courage that shape everything we do.

If you want to be part of an organisation thats shaping the future of water management in Queensland this is a great opportunity to dip your toe in the water at Seqwater.

About Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Industrial Relations Manager this specialist role offers the unique opportunity to be a trusted subject matter expert in employment law in a supportive small team.

You will provide IR advice across key projects represent Seqwater before the Fair Work Commission and the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission whilst preparing high quality submissions. You will work with HR business leaders and external lawyers to provide high quality legally compliant outcomes in line with our Values.

A key highlight of this role will be participating as an observer in enterprise bargaining in the first half of the year and lead the coordination and implementation of a new Enterprise Agreement in the second half of the year. If you love employment law but want the right balance of investigations and strategic this role will be rewarding as it gives you the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping workplace outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as Seqwaters representative in external tribunals and manage complex ER cases disputes and support HR on complex investigations.
• Provide expert specialist advice on employment law and compliance with enterprise agreements.
• Bring your trusted expertise on the Payroll Modernisation Project focusing on compliance to ensure compliant implementation of employment obligations.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Demonstrated knowledge of employment legislation and proven ability to develop pragmatic solutions.
• Exceptional influencing skills with the ability to coach and guide stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders or HR and navigating challenging or sensitive situations with professionalism.
• Commitment to confidentiality integrity and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Experience working closely with Unions would be highly regarded.

As this role is offered on a full time 12 month fixed term basis a very competitive salary plus 12.75% superannuation is on offer to the right candidate.

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Each application will be considered on its merits.

To apply

Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.

Applications close: 11:55PM AEST Friday 23rdJanuary 2026 with a view to interview post this date in person.

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