Workplace Relations Project Lead (Hybrid)

Sydney Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive remuneration

Career development programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a Workplace Relations Project Specialist (IR Lead) to drive workplace relations compliance, payroll governance and IR projects under the Workplace Relations 2030 Roadmap.

You will provide specialist advice on employment legislation, enterprise agreements and policies while collaborating with Payroll, Finance, Legal and People & Culture to strengthen governance and ensure compliant operations in a Parramatta-based hybrid role.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on employee and industrial relations in a complex organisation.
• Experience interpreting employment policies and industrial instruments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Ability to prioritise and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Fair Work Act and enterprise agreements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace relations, payroll governance, and compliance projects.
• Provide specialist advice on employment legislation, enterprise agreements, and workplace policies.
• Manage wage compliance reviews, payroll remediation, and agreement implementation.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, Risk, Legal, and People & Culture to implement controls.
• Oversee policy governance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members and build strong stakeholder relationships for senior leaders.

Skills

Employee relations

Industrial relations

HR advice

Stakeholder management

Communication

Change management

Education

Advanced qualification in Human Resources / Industrial Relations / Employment Law

Job description

Sydney Water is seeking a Workplace Relations Project Specialist (IR Lead) to drive workplace relations compliance, payroll governance and IR projects under the Workplace Relations 2030 Roadmap.

You will provide specialist advice on employment legislation, enterprise agreements and policies while collaborating with Payroll, Finance, Legal and People & Culture to strengthen governance and ensure compliant operations in a Parramatta-based hybrid role.