Senior ER/IR Leader — Strategy & Bargaining

The Next Step Recruitment Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contractor or fixed-term

Flexible engagement

Senior leadership exposure

Job summary

The Next Step Recruitment Company in Sydney is seeking an experienced Employee & Industrial Relations professional to lead a critical workplace relations program during a period of growth. Reporting to a senior executive, you will shape IR strategy, support enterprise bargaining initiatives, and provide expert advice on risk and compliance while partnering with operational leaders.

This 4–6 month contract offers flexibility and the chance to influence a national organisation's people agenda,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ER/IR experience with enterprise bargaining
• Experience working with unions and employee representative groups
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and workplace relations frameworks
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex organisational environments

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial relations initiatives and enterprise bargaining preparations.
• Develop and implement industrial frameworks to support a growing workforce.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure agreements support future business needs.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and provide expert advice on risk and compliance.
• Support the enhancement of Respect at Work and workplace relations frameworks.
• Coach and upskill HR and business leaders on employee relations best practice.
• Build trusted relationships across a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce.

Skills

Enterprise bargaining

Industrial relations

Australian employment law

Stakeholder management

Unions liaison

Employee relations

Risk & compliance

Job description

The Next Step Recruitment Company in Sydney is seeking an experienced Employee & Industrial Relations professional to lead a critical workplace relations program during a period of growth. Reporting to a senior executive, you will shape IR strategy, support enterprise bargaining initiatives, and provide expert advice on risk and compliance while partnering with operational leaders.

This 4–6 month contract offers flexibility and the chance to influence a national organisation's people agenda,