Senior Workplace Relations Specialist 12 month term

Senior Workplace Relations Specialist 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Melbourne based Part Time or Full Time considered Flexible WFH options

Kinetic is seeking an experienced Senior Workplace Relations Specialist to join the Workplace Relations team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a hands on advisory and case management role supporting complex employee and industrial relations matters across a large operational and unionised workforce.

We offer flexibility on hours with both part time and full time arrangements considered along with hybrid work from home options.

About the role

• Provide expert employee and industrial relations advice to operational leaders and People teams
• Manage complex and high risk ER and IR matters end to end
• Lead responses to external claims including unfair dismissal and general protections matters
• Prepare written submissions evidence and correspondence for matters before the Fair Work Commission and other tribunals
• Support investigations into complex workplace issues to ensure fair and compliant outcomes
• Contribute to enterprise agreement bargaining including drafting and industrial strategy input
• Engage with unions and employee representatives to support effective consultation and dispute resolution
• Develop and deliver ER and IR training and guidance for leaders
• Monitor legislative and industrial instrument changes and support ongoing compliance
• Partner closely with the Head of Workplace Relations to strengthen frameworks and capability

About you

• Strong experience in an ER or IR advisory role within a complex or unionised environment
• Demonstrated experience managing unfair dismissal general protections or similar external claims
• Proven capability preparing submissions and formal responses for external proceedings
• Deep working knowledge of the Fair Work Act modern awards and enterprise agreements
• Confident advising leaders on disciplinary performance and grievance processes
• Commercial risk based and practical approach to workplace relations advice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of judgement professionalism and discretion
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

Qualifications

• Legal qualification preferred
• Candidates without a legal qualification will be considered where they bring substantial proven ER or IR advisory experience in industry

If you are looking for a flexible high impact workplace relations role with scope and autonomy this opportunity offers meaningful work and strong organisational support.