Strategic Employee Relations Partner - Education

Michael Page; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an ER Specialist in Parramatta to provide expert employee relations and industrial relations guidance across a range of workplace matters. You will support managers, partner with stakeholders, and help shape people initiatives within a large education provider.

You will review policies, support investigations, and collaborate with unions to foster constructive outcomes while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing employee relations matters, including performance, conduct and grievance issues.
• Sound knowledge of workplace policies, procedures and employee relations processes.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice to managers on sensitive workplace matters.
• Experience preparing accurate employee relations documentation and correspondence.
• Strong case management skills, with the ability to organise matters and follow them through.
• Ability to handle confidential information with care and discretion.
• A current WWCC or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert employment relations and industrial relations advice across a broad range of matters, including: employee relations issues; workplace complaints and investigations; discrimination, harassment and bullying matters; leave entitlements and legislative requirements; policy interpretation and compliance.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to deliver practical, legally compliant people solutions.
• Build collaborative relationships with unions and employee representatives to support positive industrial outcomes and minimise disputes.
• Review, develop and implement People & Culture policies, procedures and programs.
• Support enterprise agreement negotiations, bargaining activities and associated documentation.
• Assist in monitoring legislative and industrial relations developments and support organisational change initiatives.
• Contribute to People & Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy knowledge

Manager advising

Documentation

Case management

Confidentiality

WWCC

Working rights

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an ER Specialist in Parramatta to provide expert employee relations and industrial relations guidance across a range of workplace matters. You will support managers, partner with stakeholders, and help shape people initiatives within a large education provider.

You will review policies, support investigations, and collaborate with unions to foster constructive outcomes while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.