APS5 Workplace Relations Officer/APS6 Workplace Relations Adviser

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Extended leave

Job summary

Administrative Review Tribunal is seeking an experienced Workplace Relations professional for APS5/APS6 roles. The position is a 12-month temporary assignment with potential for permanent transfer, located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney.

You will provide expert advice on APS employment legislation and support managers and employees on performance, conduct and HR matters. The role offers a competitive APS salary range with 15.4% superannuation, flexible working options, and

Qualifications

• Strong expertise and technical knowledge of APS employment legislation and policy frameworks.
• Ability to provide accurate specialist advice on workplace relations issues including performance or conduct matters.
• Proven ability to propose and facilitate innovation initiatives and contribute to business improvement strategies.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with ability to coach managers and negotiate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, trusted advice on APS employment legislation and frameworks.
• Support employees and managers with performance, conduct and other HR matters.
• Contribute to Enterprise Bargaining Team and bargaining processes.
• Manage sensitive workplace relations matters with discretion, empathy and sound judgement.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Advisory delivery

Discretion & judgement

Education

AHRI certification

HR degree

Job description

1d ago , from Administrative Review Tribunal

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 WorkplaceRelations Adviser at level temporary transfer or higher dutiesopportunity

This opportunity is ONLY open to ongoing (permanent) APSemployees

Build your workplace relations career with the AdministrativeReview Tribunal

At the Administrative Review Tribunal, we are committed tocreating opportunities for our people to fulfil their ambitions andthrive.

We are looking for an APS5 Workplace Relations Officeror APS6 Workplace Relations Adviser to join our WorkplaceRelations team.

If you are an experienced Workplace Relations professional whois highly organised, enjoys working collaboratively and canconfidently manage competing priorities and sensitive matters, wewould love to hear from you.

This exciting full-time role is available on atemporary basis for a period of 12 months,with the possibility of permanent transfer and can belocated in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne orSydney.

Remuneration: The annual salary range forthe position is:-

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

Plus, a generous employer superannuation contribution of15.4%.

About the opportunity

Join a collaborative and supportive Workplace Relations team andbuild your expertise through varied and meaningful work across theTribunal.

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

The role will also give you the opportunity to support theTribunal’s Enterprise Bargaining Team, broadening your experiencein bargaining processes and the development of workplacearrangements.

Working under the general direction of the Assistant Director,Workplace Relations, we are looking for someone who iscollaborative, approachable, and highly organised, with the abilityto manage competing priorities and sensitive matters withdiscretion, empathy, and sound judgement.

Experience & Qualifications

To be successful in the APS6 role, you willhave:

• Strong expertise and technical knowledge of APS employmentlegislation and policy frameworks, including current workplacerelations and industrial relations issues and trends in theAustralian Public Service environment.

• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate specialist adviceon workplace relations issues including individual performanceor conduct matters consistent with the ART’s enterpriseagreement, employment conditions, policies, andguidelines.

• Demonstrated ability to propose and facilitate innovationinitiatives and contribute to business improvement strategiesand change in the workplace.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills including aproven ability to provide targeted coaching on HR matters tomanagers, manage sensitive workplace relations matters throughto resolution, and use a variety of influencing approaches tonegotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholdersto achieve desired outcomes.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effectiverelationships with stakeholders, anticipate and respond totheir needs and expectations, and build trust throughconsistent actions, communications, and a commitment todelivering high-quality client outcomes.

To be successful in the APS5 role, you willhave:

• Sound knowledge of APS employment legislation and policyframeworks, including current workplace relations andindustrial relations issues and trends in the Australian PublicService environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate advice underlimited guidance on workplace relations issues involvingindividual performance or conduct matters consistent with theART enterprise agreement, employment conditions, policies, andguidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to propose and facilitate innovationinitiatives and contribute to business improvement strategiesand change in the workplace.
• Strong communication skills including a proven ability tonegotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholdersto achieve desired outcomes.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effectiverelationships with stakeholders, anticipate and respond totheir needs and expectations, build trust through consistentactions and communications, and a commitment to deliveringhigh-quality client outcomes.

Desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in human resources and/or AHRIcertification 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 Descriptionlinked below.

About the Tribunal:

The Administrative Review Tribunal plays a crucial role in theAustralian legal landscape, providing a process for individuals andorganisations to seek an independent review of decisions made undera wide range of Commonwealth laws.

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

What we offer:

We believe the little extras can make a big difference insupporting your success and some of our great incentivesinclude:

• flexible working options, including flexitime and remoteworking to support you with your commitments outside ofwork.
• salary packaging options
• access to holistic health and wellbeing programs includingFitness Passport which provides discounted access to 350+ gyms,free annual influenza vaccinations and free eye tests
• generous leave allowances including Christmas to New Yearoffice closure with no deduction from your leave balance.

Read ourEnterprise Agreement for more information about our terms andconditions of employment.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Attachments:
- APS5 Workplace Relations Officer_PD.pdf
- APS6 Workplace Relations Adviser.pdf

Sarah Monte – Assistant Director, Workplace Relations
Tel: [phone]***
Email: ***********@art.gov.au

Contact the Talent team on (02) 9276 5*** or ***********@art.gov.au forassistance with accessing our website or with lodging yourapplication.