Senior APAC Employee Relations Lead

Civica UK Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Days of Difference leave

Flexible work options

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Civica is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Consultant to provide specialist ER support across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The role focuses on independently handling complex employee relations matters, leading workplace investigations, and coaching managers to address ER issues with practical, risk-based advice.

Based in Melbourne with a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of three days in the office, you will collaborate with the APAC People Team to ensure consistent and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex employee relations matters.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law in Australia and New Zealand, with ability to advise on Singapore.
• Experience building constructive relationships with unions and working with enterprise agreements.
• Strong investigation and case management capability, with ability to assess evidence and support fair outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a broad range of employee relations matters, including complex and high-risk cases.
• Lead fair, timely and well-documented workplace investigations, from preparing allegations and conducting interviews through to assessing evidence and supporting outcomes.
• Provide practical advice on disciplinary matters, grievances, performance issues, workplace investigations and external claims.
• Monitor employment legislation and industrial relations developments across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore and translate changes into practical guidance.
• Develop and update policies, procedures and guidance to maintain compliance and support effective people practices.
• Coach managers to identify and address employee relations issues early and manage difficult conversations confidently and fairly.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigation skills

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Coaching managers

Education

HR qualification

Job description

Civica is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Consultant to provide specialist ER support across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The role focuses on independently handling complex employee relations matters, leading workplace investigations, and coaching managers to address ER issues with practical, risk-based advice.

Based in Melbourne with a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of three days in the office, you will collaborate with the APAC People Team to ensure consistent and