Industrial Relations Advisor

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Transport access

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking Industrial Relations Advisors to join the Industrial Relations team in Perth. You will support Principals and line managers with research, analysis and reporting on industrial relations matters.

The role is a fixed-term, full-time position commencing in October 2026, with potential for permanency. It offers a supportive government environment and flexible working arrangements, including remote options.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on industrial relations matters and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Assist in preparing responses to Ministerial correspondence and parliamentary questions.
• Provide advice, support, and training to Principals and line managers on Awards and Agreements.

Job description

We currently have the following positions available, commencing in October 2026

• 2x fixed term, full-time positions up until July 2027 with possible permanency

The Department’s Industrial and Employee Relations directorate comprises two branches: Industrial Relations and Employee Relations. The directorate is responsible for ensuring compliance with industrial instruments and associated legislative frameworks, supporting effective performance management and providing manager support for discrete human resource matters. It provides strategic and operational advice and support to the Minister, Director General, school leaders and line managers on a range of industrial and employee relations matters.

The Role

The Industrial Relations Advisors work with an Industrial Relations team in providing advice, support and training to Principals and line managers, including Award and Agreement interpretation, industrial relations and workplace reform relevant to key stakeholders. They operate with limited autonomy, while receiving broad direction and instruction from the Manager Industrial Relations, in undertaking research and analysis, reporting on issues, and making recommendations to achieve successful industrial relations outcomes.

The successful candidates will assist in research and analysis, to prepare reports and develop recommendations to support effective industrial relations outcomes. In consultation with the Manager Industrial Relations, they will develop responses to Ministerial correspondence and parliamentary questions, reports and briefings on a range of industrial and complaint based matters in a timely and accurate manner.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part‑time arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Holly Moir, Manager Industrial Relations on [phone] or [e-mail]

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026