CCLHD - Employee Relations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Salary packaging

Private health discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to provide expert advice across a broad range of employment and industrial relations matters. You will lead significant industrial issues and advocate on behalf of the District before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission, tribunals and other statutory bodies.

You will work closely with senior leaders, unions and stakeholders to strengthen employee relations capability and shape workforce outcomes across a

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-level ER/IR guidance in a large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and industrial instruments.
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive employee relations matters.
• Credible, influencing partner to senior leaders and unions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level expertise across industrial and employment law matters.
• Advocate before NSW Industrial Relations Commission and tribunals.
• Interpret awards, policies and legislation for the organisation.
• Lead workplace investigations and manage performance and conduct issues.
• Handle complex grievances and disputes with a solutions-focused approach.
• Consult and negotiate with unions and key stakeholders.
• Support organisational change and workforce reform initiatives.

Skills

Advocacy before IR Commission

Employment legislation knowledge

Complex employee relations

Stakeholder influence

Judgement in dynamic environment

Education

Relevant discipline degree

Job description

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration: $153559 - $182954 per annum

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.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

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.

Need More Information?

Jonathan Morris

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Rory Edward

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