CCLHD - Employee Relations Manager

Southern NSW Local Health District; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued day off each month

17.5% annual leave loading

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to provide expert advice and representation across a broad range of employment and industrial relations matters.

This is a unique opportunity to influence workforce strategy, support organisational priorities and represent the District in proceedings before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission and other statutory bodies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated advocacy experience before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission, tribunals or other statutory bodies
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments and contemporary workplace relations practices
• Experience managing complex and sensitive employee relations matters
• The ability to build credibility and influence with senior leaders, unions and key stakeholders
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach and sound judgement in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level expertise across industrial and employment law matters
• Advocacy before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission and tribunals
• Interpretation of awards, policies and legislation
• Conduct workplace investigations and manage performance and conduct
• Handle complex grievances and disputes
• Engage with unions and negotiate outcomes
• Lead organisational change and workforce reform

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Employment law knowledge

Advocacy before commissions

Education

Relevant discipline degree in HR/IR

Job description

Employment Type: PermanentFull Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $ 153559 - $182954 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ688391
Applications Close:Sunday, 4th October 2026 at 11:59pm

Are you an experienced Employee Relations or Industrial Relations professional looking for a role where you can influence workforce strategy, lead complex industrial matters and advocate on behalf of a large and diverse health service?

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a talented Employee Relations Manager to provide expert advice and representation across a broad range of employment and industrial relations matters. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping workforce outcomes, supporting organisational priorities and representing the District in proceedings before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission, tribunals and other statutory bodies .

About the Opportunity

Workplace relations are evolving rapidly across the health sector, creating exciting opportunities to influence contemporary employment practices, support workforce reform and help shape strategic decision‑making across CCLHD. .

As Employee Relations Manager, you will provide high‑level expertise across :

Industrial and employment law advice

Advocacy before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission and tribunals

Award, policy and legislative interpretation

Workplace investigations

Performance and conduct management

Complex grievances and disputes

Union consultation, engagement and negotiation

Organisational change and workforce reform

Working closely with senior leaders, unions and key stakeholders, you will lead significant industrial matters, provide trusted strategic advice and strengthen employee relations capability across the organisation.

You are a talented ER/IR, Employment Law or HR professional with qualifications in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of skills, knowledge and experience gained within a large and complex organisation.

You bring:

Demonstrated advocacy experience before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission, tribunals or other statutory bodies

Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments and contemporary workplace relations practices

Experience managing complex and sensitive employee relations matters

The ability to build credibility and influence with senior leaders, unions and key stakeholders

A practical, solutions‑focused approach and sound judgement in a dynamic environment

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced practitioner who enjoys navigating complex workplace issues, influencing strategic outcomes and making a tangible impact across a major public health organisation .

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.

Financial Benefits: Boost your take‑home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.

Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.

Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston‑Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [e-mail] or call 02 4320 3519 for one‑on‑one support.

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.