Workplace Relations Specialist
Workplace Relations Specialist
Salary:
56 - 62
/ Hour
Contract Type:
Temporary
Location:
Melbourne - VIC
Industry:
Professional
Reference:
3996972
Contact Name:
Charlotte Mary Smith
Contact Email:
csmith@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Date Published:
06-Jan-2026
Workplace Relations Specialist
Local Government | Eastern Suburbs Melbourne
Band 7 | 38 hours per week | Hybrid (2 days WFH)
Contract: 2 February – 1 May 2026 (with potential for extension)
Public Sector People are partnering with a local council in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs to recruit an experienced Workplace Relations Specialist for a temporary contract opportunity.
About the role
We are looking for a specialist who can provide high-level advice and hands-on support across a broad range of workplace relations matters. You will play a key role in managing risk, ensuring legislative compliance and uplifting leadership capability across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
Please select 'APPLY' to submit your application below. Candidates who are successful in progressing will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Local Government | Eastern Suburbs Melbourne
Band 7 | 38 hours per week | Hybrid (2 days WFH)
Contract: 2 February – 1 May 2026 (with potential for extension)
Public Sector People are partnering with a local council in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs to recruit an experienced Workplace Relations Specialist for a temporary contract opportunity.
About the role
We are looking for a specialist who can provide high-level advice and hands-on support across a broad range of workplace relations matters. You will play a key role in managing risk, ensuring legislative compliance and uplifting leadership capability across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing specialist advice on complex ER matters including misconduct, grievances, disputes, whistleblowing and underperformance
- Conducting formal investigations into employee conduct, including bullying, harassment and discrimination
- Interpreting and applying legislation and industrial instruments, including Enterprise Agreements, employment, OHS and injury rehabilitation legislation
- Undertake investigations and prepare reports and correspondence to internal and external requests
- Supporting and coaching leaders to manage unsatisfactory performance and misconduct in line with Council policies and procedures
- Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end complex employee relations cases
- Strong working knowledge of workplace laws and their practical application
- Experience resolving employee, employer and union-related disputes
- In-depth understanding of the Fair Work Act and other employment legislation
- Experience working in a government, healthcare or similarly complex environment
Please select 'APPLY' to submit your application below. Candidates who are successful in progressing will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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