Senior Manager - Industrial & Employee Relations
Senior Manager - Industrial & Employee Relations
Lead the national IR/ER agenda across a large, unionised organisation, including enterprise bargaining, disputes and high‑risk matters
This is a senior IR/ER leadership role for someone who knows how to operate at scale and isn’t afraid of complexity.
A large, unionised organisation is looking for a Senior Manager, Industrial & Employee Relations to lead its national IR/ER agenda. You’ll work closely with the Executive, General Counsel and HR leadership team, providing clear, confident advice on high‑risk matters and shaping IR/ER strategy across the business.
This role suits someone who enjoys being trusted, listened to and relied upon, not just brought in when things go wrong.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll set the direction for IR/ER across Australia, while staying close enough to the detail.
That includes:
You’re a seasoned IR/ER professional who brings calm, clarity and strong judgement.
You’ll likely bring:
This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely senior IR/ER role with real influence. You’ll be trusted to lead, backed to make decisions and supported to build capability.
Your application will be sent to Clare Johnston.
A large, unionised organisation is looking for a Senior Manager, Industrial & Employee Relations to lead its national IR/ER agenda. You’ll work closely with the Executive, General Counsel and HR leadership team, providing clear, confident advice on high‑risk matters and shaping IR/ER strategy across the business.
This role suits someone who enjoys being trusted, listened to and relied upon, not just brought in when things go wrong.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll set the direction for IR/ER across Australia, while staying close enough to the detail.
That includes:
- Leading enterprise bargaining across multiple agreements and unions
- Advising senior leaders on complex IR/ER issues, risk and workforce strategy
- Managing disputes, industrial action and litigation risk with confidence and credibility
- Building strong, pragmatic relationships with unions, regulators and external stakeholders
- Leading and developing a specialist IR/ER team
- Strengthening governance, compliance and leader capability across the organisation
You’re a seasoned IR/ER professional who brings calm, clarity and strong judgement.
You’ll likely bring:
- Significant experience in senior IR/ER roles within complex, unionised environments
- A proven track record leading enterprise bargaining across multiple EBAs
- Deep working knowledge of Australian employment law and the Fair Work system
- Confidence operating at Executive level, with the credibility to influence outcomes
- Tertiary qualifications in HR, Law, Industrial Relations or similar
- Legal training or admission (highly regarded, but not essential)
This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely senior IR/ER role with real influence. You’ll be trusted to lead, backed to make decisions and supported to build capability.
Your application will be sent to Clare Johnston.
Salary Range:
$ - $
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
Victoria
Date Published:
31-Mar-2026