Workplace Relations Specialist

Charles Sturt University; Dubbo; Hybrid; AUD 118,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Remote work options

17% superannuation

Generous leave benefits

Job summary

Charles Sturt University is seeking a Workplace Relations Specialist to provide expert ER/IR guidance across its multi-campus environment. The role reports to the Director, Workplace Relations and Compliance and focuses on legislation, dispute resolution, misconduct and performance matters.

This fixed-term, full-time position (up to 12 months) offers hybrid and remote work options, with a salary of AUD 117,936 to AUD 133,494 per year plus 17% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in employment relations, industrial relations, HR, law or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in employee and industrial relations within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, IR frameworks and enterprise agreement development and implementation.
• Experience managing complex workplace matters with sound judgement, discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including policy development and advisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on workplace legislation, dispute resolution, misconduct and performance matters.
• Support enterprise bargaining activities and develop/implement agreements.
• Partner with university leaders to mitigate risk and build capability.
• Provide trusted advice to senior leaders on complex ER/IR matters.

Skills

Employment relations

Industrial relations

Human resources

Law

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in employment relations or related field

Job description

• Lead complex workplace relations matters across a multi-campus university
• Influence strategic people outcomes through trusted advice to senior leaders
• Enjoy 17% superannuation, flexible work options and generous leave benefits

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months)
• Level 8 - $117,936 to $133,494 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Hybrid and remote work options supported

As a Workplace Relations Specialist, you will be a key advisor on complex employee and industrial relations matters across Charles Sturt University.

Reporting to the Director, Workplace Relations and Compliance, you will provide expert guidance on workplace legislation, industrial instruments, dispute resolution, misconduct and performance matters, and enterprise bargaining activities. You will partner closely with leaders across the University to mitigate risk, build capability and support positive workplace outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ER/IR professional seeking exposure to complex, high-impact work within a large and geographically dispersed organisation.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will be a trusted advisor who can confidently navigate complex workplace matters while building productive relationships across a diverse stakeholder group. You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in employment relations, industrial relations, human resources, law or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in employee and industrial relations within a large or complex organisational environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, industrial relations frameworks and enterprise agreement development and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex workplace matters with sound judgement, discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including policy development and advisory experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and relationship-building capabilities.

About us

We are a University of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Division of People and Culture here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Disclosure Requirement

Applicants may be required to disclose information relating to gender-based violence allegations or findings as part of the University's recruitment and screening processes.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Recruitment specific enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Acting Manager, Talent Acquisition | *******@csu.edu.au

Job specific enquiries: Bronte Buesnell | Workplace Relations Specialist | *********@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, Monday 23 November 2026