EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Personnel Area: Corporate Services 

Branch: People and Culture 

Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 + Superannuation 

(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions) 

Number of positions:  Multiple - 1 x Permanent Full-time and 2 x Temporary Full-time positions in Industrial Relations and Advice and 1 x Temporary Full-time position in HR Delivery

Duration: Temporary full-time positions are for up to 12 months

Location: Hybrid – up to 50 percent working from home and remainder of time in Brisbane CBD office  

Our Business 

Corporate Services supports, equips and helps guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach. We are committed to delivering better value by continuously improving our people, our processes and our technology. 

Our Branch 

People and Culture is an active partner and branch within Corporate Services. We support flexible ways of working and our team are passionate about achieving personal and professional growth to support lifestyles and priorities. We are committed to developing and supporting all our people to be safe, well, capable and agile. 

Our Team

The Employee Relations team supports the organisation to confidentiality manage people and employment matters by developing contemporary industrial arrangements, providing strategic industrial advice and support, and building the capability of our leaders to confidentiality manage their employee relations issues.

The team is structured into Industrial Relations and Advice, HR Delivery, Governance and Improvement and Strategy and Business Services. With the team preparing for certified agreement bargaining and implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, there are currently multiple permanent and temporary opportunities for Employee Relations Specialists within Industrial Relations and Advice and HR Delivery.

When submitting your application, please ensure you outline which role/s you would like to be considered for.

Opportunities in Industrial Relations and Advice (Permanent and Temporary)

In these roles you will:

• Provide advice and support to leaders and employees in interpreting and applying Council’s industrial instruments, conditions and benefits, rostering arrangements, pay rules, HR procedures and working arrangements
• work with leaders to explore options within Council’s industrial framework to address their industrial relations and employee relations issues
• provide advice and support to leaders managing disputes
• provide advice, support and advocacy relating to disputes, unfair dismissal and stop bullying applications at the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC).

Opportunity in HR Delivery (Temporary)

In this role you will:

• Provide end-to-end strategic case management advice and support to leaders on complex performance, conduct, grievance, absence and fit for role matters
• identify emerging issues, hot spots and trends to inform the development of appropriate strategic interventions, process improvements and training requirements
• provide advice and support to leaders managing organisational change processes including organisation designs and realignments
• build the capability and confidence of leaders to proactively manage their employee relations issues through coaching, advice, insights and delivery of training and support materials.

To be successful you will have: 

• A high degree of experience in advocacy and management of industrial relations issues or complex human resources case management
• substantial knowledge of contemporary employee relations issues and strategies, including the ability to interpret and apply industrial frameworks, legislation, principles and HR procedures
• proven ability to research and analyse employee relations issues, trends and data, to develop insights, appropriate strategies, interventions and strategic solutions
• highly developed written, oral and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences
• proven skill and experience in consultation, coaching, influence, negotiation, dispute resolution and stakeholder engagement
• a collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to prioritise work demands and contribute to team direction. 

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• Meaningful work that directly supports creating a productive and positive workforce for our city
• a collaborative, values-driven workplace
• flexible working arrangements and flexible working hours
• professional development and career progression opportunities
• a strong focus on safety, wellbeing and performance leadership
• free gym and wellness centre 
• award winning superannuation fund 
• generous leave provisions 
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE  

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload a tailored resume and one-page cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the position.

Please ensure you outline which role/s you would like to be considered for.

These positions will require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Lillian Moriarty on 07 3178 7205.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.