Our client is a large, purpose-led organisation in the healthcare and community services sector. Driven by a commitment to quality care, positive workplace experiences and continuous improvement, they are investing in the capability, culture and leadership needed to support their next phase of growth and transformation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this is a highly influential leadership opportunity responsible for leading the organisation’s Employee and Industrial Relations function. Supported by an experienced team, you will provide both strategic direction and hands-on leadership across enterprise bargaining, employee relations, industrial relations, governance, compliance and workforce risk.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
- Leading enterprise agreement negotiations and bargaining strategy.
- Providing expert advice on complex ER/IR matters, disputes and investigations.
- Developing and implementing ER/IR frameworks, policies and governance structures.
- Driving organisational compliance with industrial instruments and legislative change.
- Building capability across leaders and people teams.
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic workforce outcomes and minimise organisational risk.
Success in this role will come from your ability to balance strategic thinking with operational excellence. You will be a trusted advisor who can navigate complexity, build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver outcomes that are commercially sound, compliant and people-focused.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, strengthening frameworks and driving sustainable improvement. You'll thrive in an environment that values innovation, embraces change and is committed to doing things better.
About You
You are a seasoned ER/IR leader with proven experience leading enterprise bargaining, industrial negotiations and employee relations initiatives within large, complex organisations.
Your expertise spans workplace relations strategy, governance, compliance, remuneration, industrial instrument interpretation, workforce remediation and organisational change. Equally comfortable in the boardroom and in operational discussions, you bring strong judgement, credibility and influence when partnering with executives, unions, regulators and key stakeholders.
Most importantly, you are a pragmatic and solutions-focused leader who enjoys building capability, improving systems and delivering meaningful outcomes for both people and organisations.
About Culture & Benefits
Joining this organisation means becoming part of a values-led culture where people, care and community sit at the heart of every decision. You'll work alongside collaborative and passionate leaders who are committed to fostering trust, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
In return, you'll have the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide people strategy, lead significant organisational initiatives and make a lasting impact across a workforce of more than 12,000 employees, all within a flexible and supportive environment that genuinely values its people.
About Applying
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For specific questions about this role, please contact Lisa Hammond at lhammond@thenextstep.com.au
