Employee Relations Specialist

Michael Page; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an ER Specialist in Parramatta to provide expert employee relations and industrial relations guidance across a range of workplace matters. You will support managers, partner with stakeholders, and help shape people initiatives within a large education provider.

You will review policies, support investigations, and collaborate with unions to foster constructive outcomes while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing employee relations matters, including performance, conduct and grievance issues.
• Sound knowledge of workplace policies, procedures and employee relations processes.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice to managers on sensitive workplace matters.
• Experience preparing accurate employee relations documentation and correspondence.
• Strong case management skills, with the ability to organise matters and follow them through.
• Ability to handle confidential information with care and discretion.
• A current WWCC or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert employment relations and industrial relations advice across a broad range of matters, including: employee relations issues; workplace complaints and investigations; discrimination, harassment and bullying matters; leave entitlements and legislative requirements; policy interpretation and compliance.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to deliver practical, legally compliant people solutions.
• Build collaborative relationships with unions and employee representatives to support positive industrial outcomes and minimise disputes.
• Review, develop and implement People & Culture policies, procedures and programs.
• Support enterprise agreement negotiations, bargaining activities and associated documentation.
• Assist in monitoring legislative and industrial relations developments and support organisational change initiatives.
• Contribute to People & Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy knowledge

Manager advising

Documentation

Case management

Confidentiality

WWCC

Working rights

Job description

As an ER Specialist in Parramatta, you will provide practical employee relations advice, helping managers address workplace matters fairly and consistently. This is an excellent opportunity for an ER/IR professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, navigating complex workplace matters, and contributing to strategic people initiatives.

Join a large, values-driven education provider dedicated to supporting students, families and communities through high-quality learning and people-focused services. The organisation operates across a network of schools and education settings, providing meaningful opportunities to contribute to employee relations, workplace culture and organisational excellence.

With a strong commitment to collaboration, inclusion, professional growth and continuous improvement, the organisation offers a supportive environment where employees can make a genuine impact while helping shape positive outcomes for staff and the broader community.

Employees enjoy a modern and flexible workplace, opportunities for ongoing professional development, and the chance to contribute to initiatives that positively influence thousands of students, educators and support staff across a diverse and growing educational network.

Description

• Provide expert employment relations and industrial relations advice across a broad range of matters, including:
  • Employee relations issues
  • Workplace complaints and investigations
  • Discrimination, harassment and bullying matters
  • Leave entitlements and legislative requirements
  • Policy interpretation and compliance
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to deliver practical, legally compliant people solutions.
• Build collaborative relationships with unions and employee representatives to support positive industrial outcomes and minimise disputes.
• Review, develop and implement People & Culture policies, procedures and programs.
• Support enterprise agreement negotiations, bargaining activities and associated documentation.
• Assist in monitoring legislative and industrial relations developments and support organisational change initiatives.
• Contribute to People & Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Profile

A successful 'ER Specialist' should have:

• Experience managing employee relations matters, including performance, conduct and grievance issues.
• Sound knowledge of workplace policies, procedures and employee relations processes.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice to managers on sensitive workplace matters.
• Experience preparing accurate employee relations documentation and correspondence.
• Strong case management skills, with the ability to organise matters and follow them through.
• Ability to handle confidential information with care and discretion.
• A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
• Full Australian working rights.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative People & Culture team.
• Meaningful work that contributes to positive employee and organisational outcomes.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A values-based culture focused on collaboration, respect and continuous improvement.
• Flexible and modern working environment.