Senior Employment Relations Leader | ER/IR Strategy

Employment Relations; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

Wellbeing initiatives

Growth and development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Fitness passport

Up to 25% off school fees for children

Job summary

The Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta is seeking an experienced Employment Relations Manager to lead the ER team and strengthen employment and industrial relations capability across the organisation. You will navigate complex employment matters and drive continuous improvement in the ER function.

Reporting to the Head of People Capability, you will guide policy interpretation, case submissions and strategic projects while collaborating with school leaders and central teams to support

Qualifications

• Strong ER/IR knowledge and problem-solving capabilities.
• Leadership experience with teams and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to navigate complex workplace matters with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ER team to deliver high-quality employment relations services.
• Provide expert advice on HR processes, policies and industrial instruments.
• Oversee case management and prepare high-quality submissions and briefing notes.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across CSPD and with unions.
• Drive continuous improvement while ensuring policy compliance.

Skills

ER/IR knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

HR systems

Job description

The Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta is seeking an experienced Employment Relations Manager to lead the ER team and strengthen employment and industrial relations capability across the organisation. You will navigate complex employment matters and drive continuous improvement in the ER function.

Reporting to the Head of People Capability, you will guide policy interpretation, case submissions and strategic projects while collaborating with school leaders and central teams to support