Workplace Relations Advisor - Part Time

Cater Care; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking an experienced Workplace Relations Advisor to partner with leaders across our Australian business. This permanent part-time role (~28 hours per week) offers hybrid working and flexible hours to suit life and work.

You will advise on performance, disciplinary matters, grievances and industrial instruments, conduct investigations, develop ER/IR policies, support broader people initiatives to strengthen our workplace practices, and contribute to policy reviews and training

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Workplace Relations, Employee Relations or Industrial Relations Advisor role
• Strong knowledge interpreting the Fair Work Act and industrial instruments
• Experience conducting workplace investigations with witness interviews, evidence assessment and report writing
• Ability to develop, review and implement ER/IR policies and procedures
• Strong relationship-building skills to partner with leaders and stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice to leaders on performance, disciplinary, behavioural and conduct matters.
• Support leaders to navigate grievances, employee concerns and sensitive workplace issues.
• Interpret and provide advice on the Fair Work Act, employment contracts and industrial instruments.
• Plan and conduct workplace investigations, including developing evidence plans, interviewing witnesses, assessing information and preparing clear, well-reasoned findings reports.
• Review and continuously improve ER/IR policies, procedures and practices.
• Contribute to broader Workplace Relations initiatives that strengthen our people practices and make a meaningful difference across the business.
• Continue developing advocacy skills and opportunities to represent Cater Care in the Fair Work and EEO Commissions.

Skills

ER/IR knowledge

Investigations

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Organisation skills

Commercial mindset

Learning mindset

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR/IR

Job description

Your expertise matters. Your flexibility does too.

Position - Workplace Relations Advisor

Job Type - Part-Time

Location - Brisbane or Sydney

You know Workplace Relations.

You know how to navigate complex performance matters, difficult conversations, investigations, grievances and industrial instruments.

Now imagine doing that work in a role that offers genuine flexibility, meaningful influence and room to grow.

Cater Care is looking for an experienced Workplace Relations Advisor to join our team and partner with leaders across our diverse Australian business. This is a permanent part-time opportunity of approximately 28 hours per week, with the potential to grow into a full-time position. With hybrid working and flexible hours, this is a role designed to make your expertise work for both the business and your life.

More than an advisory role

Working closely with our Group Workplace Relations Manager, you'll provide practical, commercially focused advice across a broad range of workplace relations matters.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Provide practical advice to leaders on performance, disciplinary, behavioural and conduct matters.
• Support leaders to navigate grievances, employee concerns and sensitive workplace issues.
• Interpret and provide advice on the Fair Work Act, employment contracts and industrial instruments.
• Plan and conduct workplace investigations, including developing evidence plans, interviewing witnesses, assessing information and preparing clear, well-reasoned findings reports.
• Review and continuously improve our ER/IR policies, procedures and practices.
• Contribute to broader Workplace Relations initiatives that strengthen our people practices and make a meaningful difference across the business.
• Continue developing your advocacy skills, including opportunities to represent Cater Care in the Fair Work and EEO Commissions.

We're looking for someone who

You’ll bring:

• 2+ years’ experience in a Workplace Relations, Employee Relations or Industrial Relations Advisor role.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience interpreting the Fair Work Act and industrial instruments.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations, including witness interviews, evidence assessment and report writing.
• The ability to develop, review and implement ER/IR policies and procedures.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to partner with leaders and stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to balance competing priorities without losing sight of the detail.
• A commercially minded, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to manage sensitive and complex matters.
• A genuine appetite to learn, take on new challenges and continue developing your Workplace Relations expertise and advocacy skills.
• A tertiary qualification in HR/IR is preferred, but not essential.

Work that fits your life

We know great people don't all work the same way.

• That’s why this role offers:
• Approximately 28 hours per week
• Hybrid working, including approximately 2 days from home
• Flexible start and finish times
• Potential to transition to full-time

Whether you need flexibility around family, study, another commitment or simply want greater balance, we're open to finding a working arrangement that works for you.

Why Cater Care?

For 25 years, Cater Care has been proudly Australian-owned, delivering exceptional food and support services across Aged Care, Education, Retail and Remote Services.

But behind every service, every site and every customer experience are our people.

Our values of Care, Pride and Community shape the way we work and the experience we aim to create for our people.

When you join Cater Care, you’ll also have access to:

• Career development through our Academy of Learning, development programs and personalised career planning.
• Internal career pathways and opportunities to broaden your experience across the business.
• Smart Salary, corporate discounts, Cater Care Retail benefits and Relish savings across 650+ retailers.
• Confidential EAP support and Thrive wellbeing initiatives.

Ready for your next move?

If you’re looking for a Workplace Relations role where you can use your expertise, make a genuine impact and have the flexibility to work in a way that suits your life, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Cater Care. Bring your expertise. Make your impact.