Workplace Relations Specialist

Royal Rehab Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging: up to $15,900 pre‑税

Fitness Passport: discounted gym & aqu

Health Insurance discounts (HCF)

Job summary

Royal Rehab Group in Milsons Point, Sydney, seeks a Workplace Relations Specialist to shape fair, compliant employment practices across the organisation. You will advise on modern awards, enterprise agreements, governance and investigations, partnering with the People & Culture team to support leaders and staff.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, permanent full-time with options for part-time pathways, salary packaging benefits, Fitness Passport and exclusive health insurance discounts

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Employment relations, Industrial relations, People & Culture, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in workplace relations within the healthcare, hospital, or disability services sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Australian workplace laws including the Fair Work Act and modern awards.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on modern awards, enterprise agreements, legislation, and policies.
• Advise on grievances, investigations, misconduct, performance, and terminations.
• Contribute to industrial relations strategy and risk management.
• Support enterprise bargaining and union engagement, including negotiations.
• Ensure governance and compliance across employment practices and contracts.
• Monitor legislative changes and implement updated policies and procedures.
• Develop training and guidance for leaders on employment matters.
• Collaborate with People & Culture, payroll and operations to ensure consistency.
• Assist with external workplace relations matters and Fair Work Commission input.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Influence with confidence

Education

Law/Employment relations/Industrial relations degree or equivalent

Experience in healthcare/ disability services environment

Job description

• Permanent full-time opportunity, with part-time (4 days per week) arrangements considered
• Hybrid working model, based in Milsons Point
• Salary Packaging: Package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
• Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres
• Health Insurance: Exclusive HCF discounts

• Permanent full-time opportunity, with part-time (4 days per week) arrangements considered
• Hybrid working model, based in Milsons Point
• Salary Packaging: Package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
• Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres
• Health Insurance: Exclusive HCF discounts

About Us..

At Royal Rehab we’re redefining health and wellbeing.

A leading charity with over 125 years of innovation in rehabilitation and community support services, we are committed to empowering individuals to achieve their health goals through evidence-based care and lifestyle medicine.

Royal Rehab is renowned for our focus on research and innovation and sits uniquely as a provider of advanced rehabilitation and disability services including supported accommodation, private rehabilitation hospitals, a purpose-built resort for people with spinal cord injury and community services.

We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture that values your expertise.

About The Role..

Join the Royal Rehab Group as a Workplace Relations Specialist and play a key role in shaping fair, consistent and legally compliant employment practices across our organisation.

Partnering with our People & Culture team and leaders, you'll provide expert advice on complex workplace matters, industrial instruments, enterprise bargaining, workplace investigations and employment compliance. You'll also help navigate legislative changes, manage workplace relations risks and develop practical solutions that support both our people and organisational goals.

If you're a confident workplace relations professional who enjoys tackling complex challenges, building stakeholder relationships and turning legislation into clear, actionable advice, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in a purpose-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Provide specialist workplace relations advice on modern awards, enterprise agreements, employment legislation, workplace policies and employment conditions.
• Manage complex workplace matters by advising on grievances, complaints, workplace investigations, misconduct, disciplinary action, performance concerns, employment disputes and terminations.
• Contribute to industrial relations strategy by identifying emerging trends and risks, providing workforce insights, and supporting proactive approaches to industrial relations challenges.
• Support enterprise bargaining and union engagement, including bargaining preparation, negotiations, consultation, agreement documentation and the resolution of industrial disputes.
• Strengthen employment compliance and governance by identifying risks, reviewing employment practices and recommending improvements to processes, systems, contracts, classifications, rostering and employment conditions.
• Monitor legislative and industrial changes and assess their implications, supporting the implementation of updated policies, procedures, systems and workplace practices.
• Build workplace relations capability by developing and delivering practical training, resources and guidance to help leaders and People & Culture navigate complex employment matters confidently.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across People & Culture, payroll and operational teams to support consistent decision-making, manage workplace relations risks and promote fair employment practices.
• Support external workplace relations matters, including providing specialist input into Fair Work Commission proceedings and other relevant forums where required.

About You..

We seek a friendly and passionate individual with:

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Employment relations, Industrial relations, People & Culture, or a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in workplace relations, industrial relations within the healthcare, hospital, or disability services sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian workplace laws, including the Fair Work Act and modern award and enterprise agreements awards.
• Proven capability managing complex workplace investigations and sensitive employee relations matters
• Proven experience in enterprise bargaining and workplace dispute resolution.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex legislation and industrial instruments.
• Sound judgement, strong problem-solving skills and ability to influence with confidence.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience interpreting and applying modern awards, enterprise agreements and other industrial instruments within a complex employment environment which includes but is not limited to NSW Health award, Health Professionals and Supports Services Award, SCHADS.
• Experience developing or delivering workplace relations education or guidance for managers.

Your Royal Rewards...

• Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
• Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
• Salary: Competitive remuneration
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

What’s Next…

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

Visit Our Royal Rehab Careers Page For More Information

www.Royalrehabgroup.com.au/careers/

The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history and referee checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.

Application Close Date: Thursday 5th November 2026