Senior Employee Relations Advisor ( ER/IR)

Melbourne VIC | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
12-month contract with view to permanent

The organisation provides expert advisory, resources, and support services, operating in a consultative capacity and partnering closely with its clients.

This is a senior advisory opportunity offering a strong mix of industrial relations (IR) and employee relations (ER) work across a broad and varied client base.

In this role, you will provide high-quality advice on complex workplace matters, including:

• Interpretation and application of employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act and modern awards

• Supporting and leading enterprise bargaining processes

• Providing both IR and ER advisory support, including complex case management and dispute resolution

• Developing practical resources, guidance materials, and policy frameworks

This role offers strong variety and the opportunity to operate in a true advisory capacity across multiple organisations.

You are a confident and credible IR/ER professional who thrives in a professional services or advisory environment and enjoys working across complex and diverse stakeholders.

This role would suit someone who is comfortable operating in ambiguity, enjoys a fast-paced environment, and is confident working in professional settings, including presenting to and advising senior stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Strong experience in industrial relations (IR) and employee relations (ER)

• Tertiary Education in Law or HR

• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and frameworks

• Experience in enterprise bargaining and union engagement

• Excellent communication skills, including polished presentation skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders

• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and strong professional judgement

• Established professional services firm with a strong reputation

• Exposure to a wide range of industries and workforce contexts

• Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 from home)

• Modern offices in Melbourne CBD,

• 12-month contract with a strong view to permanent

• Collaborative, high-performing and respected team