Employee Relations jobs in Australia
Explore employee relations jobs with corporates, government agencies and unions across Australia. Employee relations specialists manage the day-to-day relationship between organisations and their workforce, handling grievances, policy and workplace investigations with fairness and care.
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Public Relations Professional
Marketing & Communications / Public Relations & Corporate Affairs
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Lead international PR and stakeholder communications across Australia and key global markets including the Philippines, South Africa and South America
Employee Relations
Human Resources & Recruitment
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Employee Relations Consultant3-month contract | Hybrid | SydneyAre you an experienced Employee Relations professional who enjoys managing complex workplace matters and providing practical advice to leaders?We're partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an Employee Relations Consultant to manage complex employee relations matters from end to end.
Employee Relations Consultant
Human Resources & Recruitment
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Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional with a passion for navigating complex workplace matters and partnering with leaders to deliver practical, commercial outcomes?
Employee Relations Manager
Human Resources & Recruitment
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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
Employee Relations Advisor
Human Resources & Recruitment
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Employee Relations Advisor Permanent Hybrid role opportunity based in Sydney (Bella Vista).
Employee Relations Advisor
Human Resources & Recruitment
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Progress your career in employee and industrial relations, supporting leaders across the business with guidance on workplace issues under the direction of experienced ER professionals.
Employee Relations Advisor
Human Resources & Recruitment
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Progress your career in employee and industrial relations, supporting leaders across the business with guidance on workplace issues under the direction of experienced ER professionals.
Manager - Employee Relations
Human Resources & Recruitment / Industrial & Employee Relations
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities every day.
Employee Relations Specialist
Human Resources & Recruitment
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You’ll love this role if you enjoy being the person people turn to when a situation isn't black and white.
Employee Relations Advisor
Human Resources & Recruitment
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At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us - the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference. As a leading energy company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and from the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading and shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Employee relations specialists manage workplace issues and the employment relationship. Work includes advising managers on performance and conduct matters, investigating grievances and complaints, interpreting awards and enterprise agreements, managing disciplinary processes, and ensuring workplace policies remain compliant and fair.
Degrees in human resources, industrial relations or law provide strong foundations, with practical experience handling workplace investigations and disputes mattering considerably. Understanding of the Fair Work Act and relevant awards is essential knowledge across every employee relations role.
Employee relations focuses specifically on managing individual and collective workplace relationships, grievances and compliance with employment law. Broader HR also covers recruitment, learning and development, and organisational design. Many employee relations specialists sit within larger HR teams handling this specialist function.
Large corporates, government agencies, universities and unions all employ dedicated employee relations specialists, particularly in unionised or highly regulated industries. Consultancies and law firms also offer employee relations advisory services to organisations lacking internal specialist capability. Consulting firms also offer strong exposure across multiple industries and award structures.
Specialists progress to senior employee relations advisor, employee relations manager and head of employee relations roles. The dispute resolution and legal knowledge built also supports moves into industrial relations, employment law or broader human resources leadership positions. Strong case outcomes and stakeholder trust build a lasting professional reputation.
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