Workplace Relations Manager
Workplace Relations Manager
Workplace Relations Leadership Opportunity - Lead a Small Team - High Impact Role - Parramatta Location
About the organisation:
This Australian organisation is embarking on a significant period of transformation, and they are seeking a highly capable Workplace Relations Manager to lead their Workplace Relations team of 3. At the heart of this organisation is a simple belief - people make the difference. Every project and every innovation is driven by teams who bring their expertise, curiosity and commitment to work each day. Their people are supported to grow their careers and encouraged to contribute their ideas.
About the role:
Reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture, this is a pivotal appointment that will shape the organisation’s industrial relations strategy during a time of meaningful change. This organisation operates in a highly unionised, complex industrial environment. The Workplace Relations Manager will be at the forefront of navigating union relationships and will lead all industrial relations strategy, bargaining, and dispute resolution.
If you thrive in the “pointy end of IR,” this role offers the rare chance to influence organisation‑wide outcomes, shape future agreements, and drive pragmatic, commercially aligned solutions with the backing of a strong People & Culture team and a new CEO committed to progress.
About you:
You will bring deep experience in industrial relations within complex, blue‑collar environments and are energised by challenge. You are resilient, pragmatic, and confident operating under pressure. While a legal background is not essential, experience in multifaceted industrial relations environments will be highly regarded.
You will thrive in this environment if you:
How to Apply
If you are confident that your experience reflects the above criteria, please apply online quoting Ref no: 4015885. Should you have queries please email kate@tandempartners.com.au
Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This Australian organisation is embarking on a significant period of transformation, and they are seeking a highly capable Workplace Relations Manager to lead their Workplace Relations team of 3. At the heart of this organisation is a simple belief - people make the difference. Every project and every innovation is driven by teams who bring their expertise, curiosity and commitment to work each day. Their people are supported to grow their careers and encouraged to contribute their ideas.
About the role:
Reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture, this is a pivotal appointment that will shape the organisation’s industrial relations strategy during a time of meaningful change. This organisation operates in a highly unionised, complex industrial environment. The Workplace Relations Manager will be at the forefront of navigating union relationships and will lead all industrial relations strategy, bargaining, and dispute resolution.
If you thrive in the “pointy end of IR,” this role offers the rare chance to influence organisation‑wide outcomes, shape future agreements, and drive pragmatic, commercially aligned solutions with the backing of a strong People & Culture team and a new CEO committed to progress.
About you:
You will bring deep experience in industrial relations within complex, blue‑collar environments and are energised by challenge. You are resilient, pragmatic, and confident operating under pressure. While a legal background is not essential, experience in multifaceted industrial relations environments will be highly regarded.
You will thrive in this environment if you:
- Have extensive industrial relations experience in highly unionised environments.
- Are skilled in bargaining, dispute resolution, and strategic IR planning.
- Can balance firmness with diplomacy.
- Bring a solutions‑focused mindset and commercial awareness.
- Demonstrate the ability to influence at senior levels and lead with credibility.
How to Apply
If you are confident that your experience reflects the above criteria, please apply online quoting Ref no: 4015885. Should you have queries please email kate@tandempartners.com.au
Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary Range:
$ - $
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
New South Wales
Date Published:
11-Mar-2026