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IR Advisor

Perth Permanent View Job Description
This is a true advisory role for an Industrial Relations HR professional who enjoys solving complex workplace issues and partnering with senior stakeholders. You'll provide expert guidance across employment relations, enterprise bargaining, compliance, and governance, while supporting a diverse portfolio.
  • True IR advisory role in a purpose-led NFP organisation.
  • Become a trusted advisor on complex workplace and IR matters.

About Our Client

Our client is a values-led not-for-profit organisation. They provide specialist advisory services to a broad stakeholder network and are recognised for their collaborative approach, strong sector relationships, and commitment to supporting best-practice people, compliance, and governance outcomes.

Job Description

  • Provide advice on industrial relations, employment legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements
  • Support leaders with complex employee relations matters, performance issues, and workplace risk
  • Interpret legislation and industrial instruments to deliver practical business outcomes
  • Assist with enterprise bargaining, policy development, and compliance initiatives
  • Develop resources, guidance materials, and stakeholder communications
  • Facilitate training and workshops on workplace relations topics

The Successful Applicant

A successful IR Advisor should have:

  • Demonstrated experience in an Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, Workplace Relations, or HR Advisory role
  • Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements
  • Ability to interpret legislation and provide practical, commercially sound advice
  • Experience supporting senior stakeholders through complex workplace matters
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and public speaking experience is highly regarded
  • Ability to prioritise competing requests, work independently, and know when to seek specialist input
  • Permanent Australian working rights and local IR experience



The role would suit someone who enjoys consulting, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving. Success isn't about having all the answers immediately; it's about building credibility, asking the right questions, understanding the issue, and providing practical advice that stakeholders can rely on.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent position within the not-for-profit sector.
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunities to contribute to meaningful work.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (after 3-months probation).
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Exposure to complex IR, ER, compliance, and governance matters.
  • High level stakeholder engagement and advisory responsibility.

If you enjoy the advisory side of IR and like dealing with a range of stakeholder rather than supporting just one business, this might be your next opportunity. You're essentially the go-to person for workplace relations advice, EBA support, compliance and governance matters across a diverse portfolio, with plenty of autonomy and stakeholder interaction.If this role aligns with your skills and career goals, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Sophia Sarabi
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7084402
Phone number
+61 0466525110

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
HR Advisor
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Perth
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sophia Sarabi
Consultant phone
+61 0466525110
Job Reference
JN-082026-7084402

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.