Industrial Relations Specialist

Schindler Lifts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Super

Training & development

Education funding

Employee discounts

Onsite parking

Birthday day off

Job summary

Schindler Lifts Australia seeks an Industrial Relations Specialist to provide practical advice, support enterprise bargaining and help leaders navigate complex workplace matters across our national business.

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will combine technical knowledge with commercial judgement to deliver fair, consistent outcomes. Experience in elevator/manufacturing environments is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial relations and enterprise bargaining.
• Advising on industrial instruments such as awards and enterprise agreements.
• Strong knowledge of Australia’s workplace relations framework.
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise agreement negotiations, including preparation, analysis, consultation and implementation.
• Advise on industrial instruments and employment obligations.
• Build constructive relationships with leaders, employees and union representatives.
• Support workplace disputes, investigations, disciplinary matters and Fair Work Commission proceedings.
• Translate industrial relations developments into clear guidance, tools and training for leaders.
• Identify emerging risks and contribute to a proactive national industrial relations strategy.

Skills

Industrial relations

Enterprise bargaining

Union engagement

Workplace framework

Employee relations

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

HR/IR qualification

Law degree

Job description

Help shape our industrial relations approach across Australia.

Schindler Lifts Australia is seeking an Industrial Relations Specialist to provide practical advice, support enterprise bargaining and help leaders navigate complex workplace matters.

Working closely with the Head of HR, HR team and operational leaders, you’ll combine strong technical knowledge with commercial judgement to support fair, consistent and effective outcomes across our national business.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive base + 12% Super
• Supportive, high-performing team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Further education funding opportunities
• Access to exclusive employee and partner discounts
• Free onsite parking
• Enjoy your birthday off every year!
• Career growth with a global industry leader

Key Responsibilities

• Support enterprise agreement negotiations, including preparation, analysis, consultation and implementation.
• Advise on industrial instruments, employment obligations and complex employee relations matters.
• Build constructive relationships with leaders, employees and union representatives.
• Support workplace disputes, investigations, disciplinary matters and Fair Work Commission proceedings.
• Translate industrial relations developments into clear guidance, tools and training for leaders.
• Identify emerging risks and contribute to a proactive national industrial relations strategy.

About You

You’re a confident industrial relations professional who can work through complex issues and give clear, practical advice. You build credibility with stakeholders, remain composed under pressure and balance legal requirements, operational needs and employee considerations.

You will bring:

• Strong experience in industrial relations, including enterprise bargaining and union engagement.
• Strong understanding of industrial instruments including Enterprise Agreements and Awards
• Strong knowledge of Australia’s workplace relations framework.
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters and disputes.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant qualifications in human resources, industrial relations, law or a related discipline.

Experience in elevator and escalator, construction, manufacturing, or a similarly unionised environment will be highly regarded.

Why Join Schindler?

At Schindler, we are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture where collaboration, innovation and customer focus drive our success. As a global industry leader, we offer career development opportunities, ongoing training, employee benefits and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering great outcomes for our customers. You'll be empowered to grow your network, develop your career and contribute to a high-performing team.

Schindler is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people living with disability.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.