WORKPLACE RELATIONS ADVISER

Dirty Laundry; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dirty Laundry is seeking a Workplace Relations Adviser to provide specialist guidance across our workforce, ensuring compliant and effective employment practices. This hands-on advisory role requires strong knowledge of Australian employment law, industrial instruments, and dispute resolution.

You will collaborate with senior management, HR, finance, and operations to support organizational goals. The role focuses on negotiating terms, analyzing legislation, designing enterprise agreements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in related areas or 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms of employment and resolve labor disputes to maintain harmonious operations.
• Study and analyze labor legislation, collective agreements, contracts and wage systems.
• Design and formulate enterprise agreements and collective contracts with productivity-based wage adjustments.
• Coordinate workplace consultative committees to promote employee participation in decisions.
• Implement strategies for organizational change and inclusive work environment.
• Contribute to development of labor relations policies, programs, and procedures.
• Provide guidance on negotiation strategies and arbitration decisions to ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Employment law

Dispute resolution

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

Job description

Workplace Relations Adviser will provide specialist advice and support across our workforce, helping the business maintain compliant, consistent and effective employment practices.

This is a hands‑on advisory position requiring strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial instruments, workplace dispute resolution and employee relations.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, our HR Manager, Finance Manager and Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Negotiate the terms and conditions of employment, ensuring compliance with the rights and obligations of both the organization and employees. Additionally, analyze and resolve labor disputes and grievances to foster a harmonious work
2. 2. Study and analyze labor legislation, collective agreements, employment contracts, and wage payment systems. Also review dispute resolution procedures to ensure their proper application within the organization.
3. 3. Design, plan, and formulate enterprise agreements or collective contracts, including productivity-based wage adjustment mechanisms. Additionally, establish workplace relations policies and programs, ensuring their effective implementation.
4. 4. Coordinate and oversee the creation and functioning of workplace consultative committees, promoting active employee participation in decision‑making processes.
5. 5. Implement strategies to manage organizational change and promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. Also support organizational development initiatives to enhance workplace culture and business performance.
6. 6. Participate in the creation and planning of labor relations policies, programs, and procedures, ensuring their proper execution within the organization.
7. 7. Provide guidance on negotiation strategies, employment regulations, and arbitration decisions, facilitating compliance with labor laws and the effective resolution of workplace conflicts.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• - At least a Bachelor degree in relative areas or 3 years of experience.