Opportunity

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. We are seeking an experienced Employment Relations Specialist to join our Global People & Culture Service & Experience team and play a pivotal role in shaping employment relations practices across our Australian operations.

This is a fixed‑term contract until July 2027.

What You’ll Be Doing
Champion best practice ER/IR initiatives across Cochlear’s Australian operations.
Interpret and advise on relevant Contemporary Awards, Enterprise Agreements and applicable State & Federal legislation.
Support wage and entitlement projects by providing award interpretation and analysing data to ensure compliance.
Conduct wage analyses, including examining timesheet data, penalty rates, allowances and other award entitlements.
Prepare compliance risk assessments using data examination within compliance frameworks and methodologies.
Review and suggest process and system improvements to ensure ongoing compliance, including record keeping, wage reviews, salary reconciliation, employment contracts, time and attendance rules and visa management.
Support the implementation of amendments in IR reform.
Take leadership of proactive ER/IR projects.




Manage complex case management and workplace investigations.
Develop robust relationships with key internal stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience
Robust knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Contemporary Awards and employment relations frameworks.
Demonstrated experience in wage compliance, award interpretation and workplace governance.
Proven capability in managing complex workplace investigations and sensitive employee relations matters.
Experience partnering with unions, employee representatives and workplace delegates.
Sound judgement, solid problem‑solving skills and the ability to influence with confidence.
Experience working within a contemporary People & Culture function.
Highly regarded exposure to enterprise bargaining and implementation activities.
Experience working within matrixed organisations and partnering across HR Centres of Excellence.
Process improvement, systems transformation or governance experience.
Tertiary qualification in Industrial Relations, Workplace Relations, Human Resources or a related discipline.

If you feel that you have the required skills and experience, we invite you to apply.
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📌 Employment Relations Specialist City Of Sydney
🏢 Cochlear
📍 City of Sydney