Employee Relations Specialist

North Parramatta Permanent AU$130,000 - AU$150,000 per year View Job Description
As an ER Specialist in Parramatta, you will provide practical employee relations advice, helping managers address workplace matters fairly and consistently. This is an excellent opportunity for an ER/IR professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, navigating complex workplace matters, and contributing to strategic people initiatives.
  • Parramatta Location
  • Make a meaningful impact

About Our Client

Join a large, values-driven education provider dedicated to supporting students, families and communities through high-quality learning and people-focused services. The organisation operates across a network of schools and education settings, providing meaningful opportunities to contribute to employee relations, workplace culture and organisational excellence.

With a strong commitment to collaboration, inclusion, professional growth and continuous improvement, the organisation offers a supportive environment where employees can make a genuine impact while helping shape positive outcomes for staff and the broader community.

Employees enjoy a modern and flexible workplace, opportunities for ongoing professional development, and the chance to contribute to initiatives that positively influence thousands of students, educators and support staff across a diverse and growing educational network.

Job Description

  • Provide expert employment relations and industrial relations advice across a broad range of matters, including:
    • Employee relations issues
    • Workplace complaints and investigations
    • Discrimination, harassment and bullying matters
    • Leave entitlements and legislative requirements
    • Policy interpretation and compliance
  • Partner with leaders and stakeholders to deliver practical, legally compliant people solutions.
  • Build collaborative relationships with unions and employee representatives to support positive industrial outcomes and minimise disputes.
  • Review, develop and implement People & Culture policies, procedures and programs.
  • Support enterprise agreement negotiations, bargaining activities and associated documentation.
  • Assist in monitoring legislative and industrial relations developments and support organisational change initiatives.
  • Contribute to People & Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'ER Specialist' should have:

  • Experience managing employee relations matters, including performance, conduct and grievance issues.
  • Sound knowledge of workplace policies, procedures and employee relations processes.
  • Ability to provide clear, practical advice to managers on sensitive workplace matters.
  • Experience preparing accurate employee relations documentation and correspondence.
  • Strong case management skills, with the ability to organise matters and follow them through.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with care and discretion.

Essential Requirements:

  • A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
  • Full Australian working rights.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative People & Culture team.
  • Meaningful work that contributes to positive employee and organisational outcomes.
  • Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
  • A values-based culture focused on collaboration, respect and continuous improvement.
  • Flexible and modern working environment.



If you are a proactive Employment Relations professional looking to make a positive impact through expert people advice and strong stakeholder partnerships, apply today.

Contact
Carina Hosie
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7137276
Phone number
0416092642

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
Employee Relations
Industry
Public Sector
Location
North Parramatta
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carina Hosie
Consultant phone
0416092642
Job Reference
JN-102026-7137276

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Michael Page acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.