Senior Industrial Relations & Legal Officer (Health Manager Level 4)

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until July 2027

Location: District Building - Liverpool, Eastern Campus

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Senior Industrial Relations & Legal Officer to join our high performing and collaborative People & Culture team on a temporary full‑time basis. This role provides expert advice and representation across a broad range of complex and sensitive industrial and employee relations matters in a dynamic, fast‑paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

- Provide expert advice on industrial and employment matters, supporting leaders to navigate complex issues and drive sound, compliant decision‑making across the District.
- Manage industrial disputes, grievances and investigations, and represent the organisation in key tribunals, offering exposure to high‑stakes and meaningful matters.
- Build strong relationships with unions, leaders and stakeholders, contributing to positive workplace outcomes and fostering a balanced, solutions‑focused culture.

Qualifications & Selection Criteria

- Strong legal and IR capability – Qualified in Law with eligibility to hold an unrestricted practising certificate in NSW.
- Trusted advisor and advocate – Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders, build relationships with unions, and represent matters in tribunals and formal proceedings.
- Practical and outcomes‑focused – Sound understanding of the NSW industrial relations system, strong professional judgement and ability to deliver balanced, pragmatic solutions to complex and sensitive issues.
- Qualifications in law from an Australian tertiary institution or comparable overseas qualification, plus a current unrestricted NSW Law Society practising certificate.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of the NSW Industrial Relations system.




- Proven experience in HR and industrial negotiations and in providing sound advice on related matters.
- Experience in providing legal advice and representation, including presenting matters before industrial and other tribunals.
- Australian C‑class driver’s licence (P1 or P2). If held elsewhere, must obtain NSW C‑class (P1 or P2) within three months of appointment.

Benefits

- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% loading (full‑time and part‑time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full‑time employees
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options: long service and carers leave
- Access to learning opportunities through the Education and Organisational Development team
- Discounted gym membership via Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and families via the Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programmes that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Additional Information

- Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‑secure environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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📌 Senior Industrial Relations and Legal Officer (Health Manager Lvl 4) - Temp FT (City of Liverpool)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 City of Liverpool