Manager - Workplace & Employee Relations

EREA Colleges Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Ex gratia leave in December

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

National and global Catholic education

Job summary

EREA Colleges Ltd in Queensland invites an experienced professional to lead workplace and employee relations across multiple jurisdictions. You will partner with Principals and senior leaders to resolve complex cases, manage investigations, and navigate Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards. This role supports a values-led culture and positive workplace practices across EREA Colleges and Early Learning Centres.

Qualifications

• Provide expert advice across multiple jurisdictions on workplace and employee relations.
• Support Principals, Senior Leaders and Line Managers on complex cases.
• Navigate Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards and legislative compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations, dispute resolution and performance matters.
• Support leaders to strengthen workplace practices and culture.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on industrial relations.

Job description

Manager - Workplace & Employee Relations

Edmund Rice Education Australia – Boondall QLD

ABOUT US

EREA is a system of Catholic schools in the Edmund Rice tradition, operating nationally. We educate over 40,000 students and employ over 4,500 people across our network. We have schools in every Australian state and territory.

EREA Colleges is the Governing Body responsible for 20 Educational Bodies operating schools or Early Learning Centres in Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert advice and support across multiple jurisdictions, partnering with Principals, Senior Leaders and Line Managers to deliver best-practice workplace and employee relations outcomes. Working as part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, you will gain broad exposure to all aspects of workplace, employee and industrial relations, including complex case management, workplace investigations, performance and conduct matters, dispute resolution, Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards, legislative compliance and enterprise bargaining. You will play a key role in supporting leaders to navigate complex and sensitive employment matters, strengthen contemporary workplace practices and contribute to a positive, consistent and values-led workplace culture across EREA Colleges and Early Learning Centres.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Attractive remuneration + salary packaging options
• Additional paid leave provisions, including a week of ex-gratia leave in December
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Connection to a national and global network of Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition

5:00pm (AEST) Friday 16 October 2026

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREAC and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREAC’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

EREA Colleges Ltd. is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.