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.