Senior ER Specialist

Location: Melbourne
Sector: People & Culture
Salary: Attractive salary plus Super & NFP Packaging
Contact name: Nick

Contact email: nickb@bwsrecruitment.com.au
Job ref: 944908
Published: 6 days ago
Lead with purpose in a values-driven organisation.
Our client is a well-established provider of disability, aged care, retirement living, and specialist education services. With a long-standing history and a team of over 2,600 employees and 600 volunteers, their mission is grounded in compassion, inclusivity, and integrity.

They are seeking a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join their People Services team. Reporting to the General Manager – People Operations, you’ll provide expert guidance across complex employee and industrial relations matters in a dynamic, service-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on ER/IR matters, investigations, and case management.
  • Support enterprise bargaining and implementation.
  • Partner with stakeholders on change and compliance initiatives.
  • Draft and update employment policies and contracts.
  • Represent the organisation in external tribunals as needed.
What You’ll Bring
  • Senior ER/IR advisory experience in complex environments.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and enterprise agreements.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder skills.
  • Relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., HR, IR, Law).
Desirable:
Legal qualifications and experience in unionised or NFP sectors.

Why Apply?
  • Hybrid work flexibility (4 in office, 1 at home)
  • Supportive, purpose-led team culture
  • Salary packaging and professional growth opportunities
If you would like to know more about this opportunity, for an initial confidential discovery discussion, please contact Nick Body at BWS Recruitment on 0448 103 223. 
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.