APS5 Workplace Relations Officer/APS6 Workplace Relations Adviser

Administrative Review Tribunal; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Generous leave

Job summary

Administrative Review Tribunal is seeking an APS5 Workplace Relations Officer or APS6 Workplace Relations Adviser for a 12‑month temporary position with potential for permanent transfer. The role can be located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney and is open to ongoing APS employees only.

You will provide practical, trusted advice on APS employment legislation, support employees and managers with performance, conduct and other HR matters, and contribute to fair, consistent

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of APS employment legislation and policy frameworks.
• Ability to provide accurate specialist advice on workplace relations issues.
• Ability to propose and implement innovation initiatives and participate in change.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; coaching managers on HR matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, trusted advice on APS employment legislation and frameworks.
• Support employees and managers with performance, conduct and other HR matters, ensuring fair outcomes.
• Support the Tribunal’s Enterprise Bargaining Team and contribute to bargaining processes.

Skills

Workplace relations

HR advice

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Coaching managers

Education

Tertiary HR qualification

Job description

Applications Close: 12/11/2026 11:45 PM

Occupation: Human Resources

Location: Canberra Metropolitan, Sydney Metropolitan, Brisbane Metropolitan, Adelaide Metropolitan, Melbourne Metropolitan

Work Type: Non-ongoing - Full Time

APS5 Workplace Relations Officer / APS6 Workplace Relations Adviser at level temporary transfer or higher duties opportunity

This opportunity is ONLY open to ongoing (permanent) APSemployees

Build your workplace relations career with the Administrative Review Tribunal

At the Administrative Review Tribunal, we are committed to creating opportunities for our people to fulfil their ambitions and thrive.

We are looking for an APS5 Workplace Relations Officer or APS6 Workplace Relations Adviser to join our Workplace Relations team.

If you are an experienced Workplace Relations professional who is highly organised, enjoys working collaboratively and can confidently manage competing priorities and sensitive matters, we would love to hear from you.

This exciting full-time role is available on a temporary basis for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of permanent transfer and can be located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney.

Remuneration: The annual salary range for the position is:-

• APS5 - $88,834 to $96,829 pa
• APS6 - $99,734 to $111,701 pa

Plus, a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.

About the opportunity

Join a collaborative and supportive Workplace Relations team and build your expertise through varied and meaningful work across the Tribunal.

You will provide practical, trusted advice on APS employment legislation and frameworks, support employees and managers with performance, conduct and other HR matters, and contribute to fair, consistent and effective workplace outcomes.

The role will also give you the opportunity to support the Tribunal’s Enterprise Bargaining Team, broadening your experience in bargaining processes and the development of workplace arrangements.

Working under the general direction of the Assistant Director, Workplace Relations, we are looking for someone who is collaborative, approachable, and highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive matters with discretion, empathy, and sound judgement.

Experience & Qualifications

To be successful in the APS6 role, you will have:

• Strong expertise and technical knowledge of APS employment legislation and policy frameworks, including current workplace relations and industrial relations issues and trends in the Australian Public Service environment.

• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate specialist advice on workplace relations issues including individual performance or conduct matters consistent with the ART’s enterprise agreement, employment conditions, policies, and guidelines.

• Demonstrated ability to propose and facilitate innovation initiatives and contribute to business improvement strategies and change in the workplace.


• Excellent communication and influencing skills including a proven ability to provide targeted coaching on HR matters to managers, manage sensitive workplace relations matters through resolution, and use a variety of influencing approaches to negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.


• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, anticipate and respond to their needs and expectations, and build trust through consistent actions, communications, and a commitment to delivering high-quality client outcomes.

To be successful in the APS5 role, you will have:

• Sound knowledge of APS employment legislation and policy frameworks, including current workplace relations and industrial relations issues and trends in the Australian Public Service environment.


• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate advice under limited guidance on workplace relations issues involving individual performance or conduct matters consistent with the ART enterprise agreement, employment conditions, policies, and guidelines.


• Demonstrated ability to propose and facilitate innovation initiatives and contribute to business improvement strategies and change in the workplace.


• Strong communication skills including a proven ability to negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.


• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, anticipate and respond to their needs and expectations, build trust through consistent actions and communications, and a commitment to delivering high-quality client outcomes.

Desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in human resources and/or AHRI certification would be highly regarded.

Eligibility

• Australian Citizenship


• This opportunity is ONLY open to current ongoing (permanent) APS employees


• Baseline Security Clearance and pre-employment checks

Learn more about this role by reviewing the Position Description linked below.

About the Tribunal

The Administrative Review Tribunal plays a crucial role in the Australian legal landscape, providing a process for individuals and organisations to seek an independent review of decisions made under a wide range of Commonwealth laws.

You can learn more about the Tribunal on our website, About us | Administrative Review Tribunal

What we offer

We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your success and some of our great incentives include:

• flexible working options, including flexitime and remote working to support you with your commitments outside of work.


• salary packaging options


• access to holistic health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport which provides discounted access to 350+ gyms, free annual influenza vaccinations and free eye tests


• generous leave allowances including Christmas to New Year office closure with no deduction from your leave balance.

Read our Enterprise Agreement for more information about our terms and conditions of employment.

Contact

Sarah Monte – Assistant Director, Workplace Relations
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Contact the Talent team on [phone] or [e-mail] for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application.

The use of AI in Recruitment

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

The Administrative Review Tribunal is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, LGBTQIA+ community and mature age people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.

Attachments

• APS5 Workplace Relations Officer_PD.pdf
• APS6 Workplace Relations Adviser.pdf