Workplace Relations Lead
At the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we're looking for an experienced Workplace Relations Lead to shape and lead our workplace relations function during an exciting period of transformation.
Location: Fitzroy, VIC
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Base Salary: $140,000 per annum plus $13,000 vehicle allowance, 12% superannuation and generous salary packaging benefits
At BSL, our vision is an Australia free of poverty.
For more than 90 years, we've worked alongside communities, governments and partners to create lasting change.
This is a unique prospect to lead strategic workplace relations initiatives, influence organisational decision-making, and build leadership capability across a purpose-driven organisation.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of People Care & Operations, you will lead BSL's Workplace Relations function, providing expert guidance on complex employee and industrial relations matters across the organisation.
Working closely with senior leaders and People, Culture & Engagement colleagues, you will manage sensitive and high risk matters, support organisational change, strengthen employment practices, and help foster positive and productive workplace outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic employee and industrial relations initiatives.
Provide expert advice on complex employment, conduct and performance matters.
Manage industrial issues, consultations, enterprise agreement negotiations and union relationships.
Support organisational change through practical risk management and workforce advice.
Develop and maintain workplace relations policies, frameworks and standards.




Build leader capability through coaching, guidance and education.
Monitor and manage legislative and industrial developments to ensure best practice and compliance.
What we offer
Salary packaging up to $18,500 per year to increase your take-home pay
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
17.5% leave loading
Professional development and growth opportunities opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted health insurance
Annual flu vaccinations
About you
You are a trusted Workplace Relations professional with deep technical expertise, sound judgement and a pragmatic approach to resolving complex people matters.
Known for your ability to build strong relationships and influence outcomes, you thrive in navigating challenging situations while balancing risk, compliance and organisational needs.
You'll Bring
Significant experience in employee and industrial relations within a complex organisational setting.
Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations frameworks and contemporary workplace practices.
Demonstrated experience managing complex employment matters, disputes and workplace investigations.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels.




Experience working collaboratively with unions, employee representatives and external advisers.
A passion for coaching and supporting leaders to effectively manage people related matters.
A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Law or a related discipline is essential.
If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Kellie Alford at ***email_hidden*** for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: Sunday 30 August **** at 11:55 pm
Applications will be reviewed as received, so we encourage early applications.
We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion.
We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.
We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
BSL is a child-safe organisation.
BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children.
Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.
Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.
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📌 Workplace Relations Lead (Victoria)
🏢 Brotherhood Of St Laurence
📍 Victoria