- Be part of this well respected and supportive team
- Flexible work arrangements- Collins city location
- Ample variety and challenges
Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our team of over 7300 people and fleet of over 4900 buses.
As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people, and our environment, we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.
Workplace Relations Specialist
Melbourne based | Great leadership and Team
Kinetic is seeking an experienced Workplace Relations Specialist to join the Workplace Relations team on a Permanent basis . This is a hands on advisory and case management role supporting complex employee and industrial relations matters across a large, operational and unionised workforce.
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.
The benefits of working with us:
- We are Australasia's leading mass transit bus operator and are rapidly growing.
- We have a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment that enables you to succeed.
- We care for our people and provide an Employee Assistance Program which includes wellbeing support, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice.
How you apply:
Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified persons of all sexualities, genders and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, to apply.
If you are ready for an exciting career with Kinetic then click the 'Apply’ button now!
- Published on 14 Apr 2026, 6:24 AM
