Job Description
Are you ready to play a key role in shaping a workplace that is both high-performing and well-governed? At Biodiversity Australia, a fast-growing, Indigenous-owned environmental consultancy, we're looking for a Workplace Relations Manager to lead our people practices with a solid focus on compliance, risk management, and practical support to our leaders.
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This isn't a purely policy-driven role. It's about being embedded in the business - partnering with managers to navigate complex people matters, ensuring we meet our legal obligations, and building simple, effective people frameworks that support performance, engagement, and sustainable growth.
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What you'll do
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- Partner with leaders to provide expert advice on workplace relations, employment law, and people risk, ensuring decisions are fair, consistent, and legally sound.
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- Lead and manage employee relations matters including investigations, performance management, grievances, and disciplinary processes.
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- Develop, review, and maintain HR policies, contracts, and frameworks to ensure compliance with Australian employment legislation and best practice.
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- Support leaders with day-to-day people challenges, providing practical, balanced guidance that aligns with both business needs and compliance requirements.
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- Oversee and deliver talent acquisition activities, ensuring structured, compliant, and effective recruitment processes.
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- Drive initiatives to support employee engagement and retention, ensuring alignment with organisational culture and workforce needs.
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- Support onboarding, performance, and development processes across the employee lifecycle,
ensuring consistency and quality.
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- Contribute to the implementation and optimisation of HR systems and processes to improve efficiency, governance, and reporting.
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- Use data and insights to identify people risks, trends, and opportunities, supporting proactive decision‐making.
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Who you are
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- A confident and trusted advisor who can navigate complex and sensitive people matters with professionalism and sound judgement.
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- Commercially minded and pragmatic, able to balance business outcomes with compliance and risk management.
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- Strong working knowledge of Australian employment law and frameworks, including experience with matters relating to the Fair Work Commission.
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- Experienced in supporting leaders across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, performance, and employee relations.
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- Resilient, hands‐on, and comfortable operating in a fast‐paced, evolving environment.
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- A clear communicator who builds credibility and trust at all levels of the business.
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Who you are
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- 7+ years' experience in HR, Workplace Relations, or similar roles, with a strong focus on employee relations and compliance.
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- Proven experience managing complex workplace matters, including investigations, performance management,
and disciplinary processes.
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- Experience supporting talent acquisition, employee engagement, and retention initiatives within a structured and compliant framework.
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- Demonstrated ability to support and coach managers in day-to-day people leadership challenges.
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- Experience implementing or improving HR systems, policies, and governance frameworks.
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- Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and best‐practice people management.
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At Biodiversity Australia, your work matters. You'll play a critical role in ensuring we operate with integrity, fairness, and accountability - while supporting a business that's protecting ecosystems and creating meaningful Indigenous pathways.
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Our Culture Charter sets the tone: we're values-driven, down-to-earth, and collaborative. We balance high performance with strong support for our people, and you'll have the opportunity to influence how we grow—safely, sustainably, and with purpose.
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We're proud to be an Indigenous-owned, equal opportunity employer, welcoming diverse talent to join our mission.
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Founded in 2002, Biodiversity Australia has extensive experience in the management and delivery of specialist environmental consulting services for small and large-scale projects across diverse industries and sectors.
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Founded in 2002, Biodiversity Australia has extensive experience in the management and delivery of specialist environmental consulting services for small and large-scale projects across diverse industries and sectors.
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Homebush, Sydney NSW
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