Employee Relations Manager
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Job Summary
- Be part of the Jetstar People team supporting critical operational workgroups including pilots and cabin crew
- Play a key role in managing complex employee and industrial relations matters
- Fulltime 12-month fixed term opportunity based at Jetstar HQ Collingwood hybrid working arrangements
As an Employee Relations Manager you will play a critical role in managing the Employee and Industrial Relations environment across the Pilots and Cabin Crew business units. Operating as a key business partner you will work closely with senior leaders to provide pragmatic commercially focused ER/IR advice in a highly regulated unionised and operationally sensitive environment.
Reporting into the Head of Employee Relations you will be responsible for end to end employee and industrial relations matters including enterprise agreement negotiations complex case management dispute resolution and advocacy. You will also provide strategic advice to support productivity cost and change initiatives ensuring risks are understood and appropriately managed while maintaining a constructive industrial climate.
This role offers the opportunity to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level supporting frontline operational leaders while contributing to longer term IR strategy for the business.
To be considered for this role key skills will include:
- Proven experience in Employee and Industrial Relations ideally within a complex unionised or operational environment
- Demonstrated experience managing enterprise agreements disputes and union relationships
- Strong capability in complex case management and employment law application
- Experience appearing before or preparing matters for the Fair Work Commission
- The ability to influence and partner effectively with senior operational leaders
- A pragmatic solutions focused approach to managing risk while supporting business outcomes
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex ER/IR matters clearly and confidently
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trust in fast paced environments
Your Life at Jetstar Is Unlike Any Other
Put the craft in aircraft: Theres a new fleet of A321LR NEOs waiting for your arrival. Beyond Jetstar our teams get exposure to projects related to the Qantas Groups A320/1 B787 and A321 Freighters.
Live the travel dream: You and your nominated travel companions can takeoff more with our famous Qantas Group Staff Travel discount.
Make work feel like a holiday: Join a fun driven team where work feels like a holiday. Our people take every opportunity to takeoff together and find ways to help their teammates soar.
Theres a place for everyone at Jetstar: For us travel and meeting new people go hand in hand. We invite our people to get involved in various Employee Network Groups that play an important role in creating our inclusive and supportive culture that we are fiercely proud of. We believe that teams with a diversity of ideas and experiences are more creative innovative and solve problems quickly. We welcome applications from anyone who wants to takeoff with us. If you have support or access requirements just reach out and let us know what you need.
Were Jetstar. Lets takeoff together
We cant wait to hear from you. Apply now
Application close: Thursday 5th of February 2026
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Fmla
- Human Resources Management
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- HRIS
- Performance Management
- Employment & Labor Law
- Qualitative Analysis
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Human Resources
- Mentoring
About Company
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australias largest domestic and international airline. The Qantas Group's main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands Qantas and Jetstar operating regional, ... View more
