- Full-time, fixed term (18 months) position at our Hawthorn campus
- HEW 9 salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About The Role

As a Workplace Relations Consultant, you will provide specialist workplace and industrial relations advice and services to People & Culture, people leaders, senior leaders and employees across the University.

Reporting to the Acting Director, Workplace Relations, Governance & Policy, your duties will include managing complex employee relations matters, providing strategic advice on workplace legislation and industrial instruments, supporting enterprise bargaining activities and other projects (if required), and contributing to change management initiatives that enable Swinburne to achieve its strategic objectives.

About You

- Demonstrated understanding of the law relating to workplace and industrial relations and an ability to interpret and apply enterprise agreements, awards, legislation, contracts and policies and procedures
- Demonstrated experience managing and/or advising on unsatisfactory performance/conduct, change management processes, grievances, terminations and redundancy processes
- Well-developed advocacy and negotiation skills and experience
- A demonstrated understanding of human resource practices, procedures and principles
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with management and staff at all levels and to provide professional and focused customer service
- Demonstrated ability to effectively and respectfully deal with highly confidential issues
- Ability to exercise skilled judgement in relation to advice and recommendations provided to staff and management and its associated implications encompassing a broad range of HR issues

Qualifications

- A tertiary qualification in law, HR Management or Industrial Relations,



and at least two years’ employee relations or industrial relations industry experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

About Swinburne University Of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

- Work your way with versatile working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
- Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
- Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

Applications Close: Tuesday 11th August 11:30pm 2026

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion





Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact or call . Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to .

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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📌 Workplace Relations Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Melbourne