Workplace Relations Manager in Melbourne

Workplace Relations Manager in Melbourne

Melbourne Full-Time 180000 - 200000 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Shape workplace relations and navigate complex employee matters in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: Join one of Melbourne's largest and most recognised organisations.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and supportive team culture.
  • Other info: Collaborative team with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while influencing best-practice employee relations.
  • Qualifications: Experience in workplace relations and strong knowledge of employment legislation.

The predicted salary is between 180000 - 200000 $ per year.

Workplace Relations Manager | Strategic IR & Employee Relations

Join one of Melbourne's largest and most recognised organisations and play a pivotal role in shaping workplace relations across a complex, highly unionised workforce.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Workplace Relations professional who enjoys operating at both a strategic and hands‑on level.

Working within a high‑performing WR team, you’ll partner closely with operational leaders to navigate complex employee and industrial relations matters while influencing best‑practice workplace outcomes across the business.

You’ll be the trusted advisor on a broad range of workplace relations issues, including complex case management, dispute resolution, investigations, union engagement, policy development, and Fair Work Commission matters.

This role offers genuine variety, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an essential service organisation.

  • Providing expert workplace and industrial relations advice across a large operational workforce
  • Managing complex employee relations matters, investigations and disputes
  • Leading negotiations and stakeholder engagement with unions and external parties
  • Representing the organisation in Fair Work Commission and tribunal matters
  • Coaching and supporting leaders to build workplace relations capability
  • Contributing to the development of policies, processes and workplace relations frameworks

Join one of Melbourne's largest and most recognised organisations and play a pivotal role in shaping workplace relations across a complex, highly unionised workforce.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Workplace Relations professional who enjoys operating at both a strategic and hands‑on level.

Working within a high‑performing WR team, you’ll partner closely with operational leaders to navigate complex employee and industrial relations matters while influencing best‑practice workplace outcomes across the business.

You’ll be the trusted advisor on a broad range of workplace relations issues, including complex case management, dispute resolution, investigations, union engagement, policy development, and Fair Work Commission matters.

This role offers genuine variety, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an essential service organisation.

  • Providing expert workplace and industrial relations advice across a large operational workforce
  • Managing complex employee relations matters, investigations and disputes
  • Leading negotiations and stakeholder engagement with unions and external parties
  • Representing the organisation in Fair Work Commission and tribunal matters
  • Coaching and supporting leaders to build workplace relations capability
  • Contributing to the development of policies, processes and workplace relations frameworks

About you

  • Proven experience managing workplace and industrial relations matters within a unionised environment
  • Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act and employment legislation
  • Experience handling investigations, disputes and complex case management
  • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, operational leaders and union representatives
  • Excellent communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills
  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Law, Business or a related discipline

Why join?

  • Work for a highly respected organisation that provides an essential service to the Victorian community
  • Exposure to complex and challenging workplace relations matters
  • Collaborative and supportive People & Culture team
  • Opportunity to influence organisational outcomes and drive best‑practice employee relations
  • Hybrid working model with a mix of office and operational site engagement
  • Additional information
  • Warm, friendly & down to earth team
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Up to $200k inclusive of super
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Workplace Relations Manager in Melbourne employer: FourQuarters Recruitment

Join a leading infrastructure and services group in Sydney's Western Suburbs, where you will be part of a high-performing team dedicated to excellence and innovation. The company prioritises employee growth through continual learning and development opportunities, ensuring that you can advance your career while contributing to exciting projects and acquisitions. With a supportive work culture and a focus on collaboration, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

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Contact Details:

FourQuarters Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Workplace Relations Manager in Melbourne

Workplace Relations Expertise
Industrial Relations Knowledge
Fair Work Act Understanding
Complex Case Management
Dispute Resolution
Investigative Skills
Union Engagement