Workplace Relations Advisor - Brisbane/Sydney

Cater Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Part-time role

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a part-time Workplace Relations Advisor to support the Group Workplace Relations Manager across Brisbane or Sydney with a hybrid work setup.

The role focuses on giving practical advice on performance, handling grievances, interpreting the Fair Work Act, and conducting workplace investigations. It offers a path within a growing multi-site catering group and promotes professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven years experience in a Workplace Relations/IR Advisor role.
• Tertiary qualifications in HR/IR preferable but not essential.
• Experience interpreting the Fair Work Act and industrial instruments.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice on workforce performance and disciplinary matters.
• Support leaders on performance and behavioral issues.
• Interpret and advise on contracts and industrial instruments.
• Conduct workplace investigations with evidence plans and findings reports.
• Assist in improving ER/IR policies and procedures.
• Keep up to date with HR/IR legislation and regulations.
• Utilise an online ER/IR casework system.
• Contribute to ER/IR projects and initiatives.

Skills

Workplace relations experience

IR knowledge

Disciplinary advisory

Stakeholder management

Education

HR/IR qualification (desirable)

Tools

Fair Work Act interpretation

Job description

Workplace Relations Advisor - Brisbane/Sydney Cater Care Parramatta, NSW, AU

Job Description

Introduction:

WORKPLACE RELATIONS ADVISOR

Permanent part time opportunity - approx 28 hours per week Grow your career in an innovative team Brisbane or Sydney Based Hybrid working environment

Are you an Employee/Workplace Relations Advisor looking to develop your career in a role offering variety and an opportunity within a growing, innovative multi site company?

Description:

About the role

Reporting directly to the Group Workplace Relations Manager, the role will be responsible to:

• Provide practical advice on workforce performance and disciplinary matters.
• Support/Provide practical advice to leaders on performance matters, behavioral issues, employee grievances.
• Interpret and advise on the Fair Work Act, employment contracts and industrial instruments.
• Conduct workplace investigations - evidence plans, interviews and findings report writing.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of ER/IR policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of legislation and regulations in HR/IR.
• Utilise an online Workplace Relations case work system.
• Contribute to broader Workplace Relations projects and initiatives.

Skills and Experiences:

Skills, Experience, Attributes

• Proven years experience in a Workplace Relations/IR Advisor role
• Tertiary qualifications in HR/IR whilst preferable is not essential
• Experience in interpreting the Fair Work Act and industrial instruments
• Workplace incident investigation experience including witness interviewing and reporting
• Preparedness to develop advocacy skills in representing the Company in the Fair Work and EEO Commissions.
• Writing and reviewing ER/IR policies and procedures.
• Consulting and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting deadlines.
• Strong team and customer oriented and willingness to take on new challenges.

About Cater Care

Cater Care is a leading Australian-owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience across Aged Care, Education, Retail and Remote Services.

Our success is built on Care, Pride and Community. We’re committed to developing our people, creating meaningful career opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.

Job Ref# - 5745

Western Sydney (Head Office – Parramatta or depots: Hoxton Park, Blacktown/Glendenning, Lithgow, Katoomba, Penrith).