Senior ER Specialist

Becks Wiggins Stokes Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in disability and aged care services is looking for a Senior Employee Relations Advisor. This role involves providing expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, supporting enterprise bargaining, and drafting employment policies. Join a supportive team with hybrid work flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Salary packaging

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Senior ER/IR advisory experience in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and enterprise agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise on ER/IR matters, investigations, and case management.
• Support enterprise bargaining and implementation.
• Draft and update employment policies and contracts.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Postgraduate Qualification in HR, IR, or Law

Job description

Lead with purpose in a values-driven organisation.

Our client is a well-established provider of disability, aged care, retirement living, and specialist education services. With a long-standing history and a team of over 2,600 employees and 600 volunteers, their mission is grounded in compassion, inclusivity, and integrity.

They are seeking a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join their People Services team. Reporting to the General Manager – People Operations, you’ll provide expert guidance across complex employee and industrial relations matters in a dynamic, service-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on ER/IR matters, investigations, and case management.
• Support enterprise bargaining and implementation.
• Partner with stakeholders on change and compliance initiatives.
• Draft and update employment policies and contracts.
• Represent the organisation in external tribunals as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Senior ER/IR advisory experience in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and enterprise agreements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder skills.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., HR, IR, Law).

Desirable:

Legal qualifications and experience in unionised or NFP sectors.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid work flexibility (4 in office, 1 at home)
• Supportive, purpose-led team culture
• Salary packaging and professional growth opportunities

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, for an initial confidential discovery discussion, please contact Nick Body at BWS Recruitment on 0448 103 223.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.