SENIOR EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ADVISOR

Personnel Area: Corporate Services 

Branch: People and Culture 

Salary Range: (Band 6) AUD $116,089.00 - $128,453.00 + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)  

Work type: temporary fulltime

Duration: Up to 2 years

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 confidentially manage people and employment matters by developing contemporary industrial arrangements, providing strategic industrial advice and support, and building the capability of our leaders to confidentially manage their employee relations issues.

The team is structured into Industrial Relations and Advice, HR Delivery, Governance and Improvement and Strategy and Business Services. There is currently an opportunity for a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join the HR Delivery team.

The Role 

As a Senior Employee Relations Advisor in HR Delivery team, you will play a critical role working closely with leaders across the organisation. You will provide expert advice and end-to-end support on a broad range of employee and industrial relations matters, including performance, misconduct, absenteeism, grievances, organisational change and workplace investigations. You'll help leaders navigate complex people challenges with confidence, delivering practical solutions that balance business needs with positive employee outcomes.

Beyond case management, you will contribute to organisational redesign and continuous improvements that strengthen culture, drive performance and support Council's vision.

To be successful in this role, you will have:  

• Proven ability to apply critical thinking, sound judgement and problem-solving skills to complex employee relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of employee and industrial relations, including relevant legislation, industrial instruments, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters such as performance, misconduct, absenteeism and workplace grievances.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, consultation and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence, coach and support leaders.
• Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to collaborate within a team and manage competing priorities.

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. 

This position requires a Criminal History Check for the preferred candidate.

For more information: Please call Mina Manning on 07 3178 0989.

Application closing date: Thursday 12 November 2026

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.