Manager Workplace Relations

Lead a high-performing Workplace Relations team in Toowoomba and help shape a positive, accountable and future-focused workforce culture. This is an opportunity to influence workforce strategy, provide trusted expert advice to senior leaders, and drive meaningful outcomes across a large and diverse regional health service while supporting people, teams and communities to thrive.

As Manager Workplace Relations, you'll help create a workplace where people feel supported, respected and empowered to perform at their best. You'll provide workplace relations leadership, support leaders through complex matters and contribute to positive organisational outcomes. Every day, you'll:

• Lead complex workplace and employee matters, delivering fair, practical and timely outcomes
• Partner with leaders to strengthen capability, support decision-making and foster a positive culture
• Lead a team of specialists, ensuring high-quality advice, case management and continuous improvement
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for the People and Culture Division and broader Health Service
• Represent the organisation in workforce matters and build effective stakeholder relationships

You're an experienced workplace relations leader with sound judgement and a people-focused approach. You build trusted relationships and confidently manage complex and sensitive issues. To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Strong expertise in workplace relations, industrial relations and employee matters
• Proven experience and a passion for leading and developing high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Well-developed problem-solving, decision-making and risk management capability
• Relevant qualifications and/or professional membership in human resources, employment relations or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Most importantly, you'll demonstrate compassion, integrity, innovation and courage while creating positive outcomes for people, teams and the community.

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - the career possibilities are endless.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Access professional development funding, study leave and career pathways
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration
• Support your wellbeing with EAP access and private health insurance discounts

Your future is here. Where are you? Ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose? We'd love to hear from you.