Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Lead ER casework and drive positive workplace culture

Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional looking to step into a high-impact role within a complex, fast-paced environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a infrastructure projects organisation within the public sector and play a pivotal part in shaping the employee experience while supporting leaders on a diverse range of matters.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Employee Relations Advisor, you will:

• Manage end-to-end ER casework, including investigations into misconduct, grievances, probationary reviews, and performance matters.
• Act as the first point of escalation for HR Business Partners, providing sound advice and guidance on ER matters.
• Coach leaders and HR colleagues to ensure consistent application of the Enterprise Agreement, policies, and workplace legislation.
• Liaise with Health, Safety & Wellbeing teams on matters involving injury management or employee support.
• Work closely with the Employee Relations Manager, helping manage a high case volume (approx. 19 open cases).

• 5–10 years’ experience in HR/ER with strong hands-on experience managing investigations.
• Experience within government, large-scale projects, or pubic sector is essential.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments, workplace legislation, and organisational policies.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to coach leaders and business partners.
• The ability to balance empathy with objectivity when dealing with sensitive issues.