APS Level 6 - Senior Employee Relations Advisor_EXT

IP Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IP Australia seeks a Senior Employee Relations Advisor (APS Level 6) in Canberra to provide high-level advice, coordination and support on complex employment matters within the Finance and People Services Group.

The role supports governance forums, develops HR policies, mentors junior staff and partners with stakeholders across the organisation to improve people management practices. This is an ongoing position with leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Employee Relations or a similar HR role.
• A relevant HR qualification, or working towards one.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and HR policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level advice, coordination and support on complex employee relations matters.
• Develop, review and implement HR policies and guidance material.
• Support governance forums and partner with stakeholders to resolve employment issues and improve people management practices.
• Lead and mentor junior staff, including workload management and capability development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and consistent service delivery.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policy

APS employment framework

Policy development

Communication

Leadership and mentoring

Education

HR qualification

Job description

APS Level 6 - Senior Employee Relations Advisor_EXT

About the job

Vacancy information

Position title:APS Level 6 - Senior Employee Relations Advisor_EXT

Job Requisition ID:1954

Location:Canberra on Ngunnawal Country, preferred but other locations considered

Tenure: Ongoing / Non ongoing

The Senior Employee Relations Advisor plays a key role within the Finance and People Services Group, providing high - level advice, coordination and support on complex employee relations matters. The role contributes to the development and implementation of workplace policies, supports governance forums and partners with stakeholders across the organisation to resolve complex employment issues and improve people management practices. The position also provides leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior staff including the Employee Relations Advisor.

We are looking to fill this position on an ongoing basis.

Job specific capabilities

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of employee relations, HR policy and the APS employment framework, including the Enterprise Agreement, relevant legislation and whole-of-government requirements
• The ability to interpret complex employment conditions and provide clear and practical advice to managers, employees and relevant stakeholders
• The ability to develop, review and implement HR policies and guidance material
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear briefs, correspondence, records of discussion and policy documents for a range of audiences
• Sound research, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, assess options and support consistent decision-making
• The ability to manage sensitive, confidential and complex employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion and integrity
• The ability to supervise, coach and quality assure the work of junior staff, including supporting workload management and capability development
• The ability to contribute to continuous improvement by identifying trends, improving resources and supporting consistent service delivery

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in Employee Relations or a similar HR role. A relevant HR qualification, or currently working towards one, would be highly regarded.

Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT on Sunday 15 November 2026.

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