Job Description

Senior Employee Relations Specialist

/n

/n

- Newcastle, NSW, Australia

/n

- Sydney, NSW, Australia

/n

- Adelaide, SA, Australia

/n

- Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000

/n

- Melbourne, VIC, Australia

/n/n

/n

- Permanent

/n

- Closing on: Aug 28 2026

/n/n

Position Description

/n

Looking for a hands-on ER role where you own the work end-to-end, not just advise?

/n

At Calvary, this is a true Employee Relations role where you'll manage a broad and active caseload across a large, complex national healthcare organisation, while also influencing how ER is delivered to drive consistent, pragmatic and commercially sound outcomes across the organisation.

/n

Why this role?

/n

/n

- Own employee relations matters end-to-end

/n

- Work across a mix of complex and day-to-day ER matters

/n

- Influence how ER is delivered (policy, templates and capability)

/n

- Hybrid role with national exposure across healthcare services

/n/n

About The Opportunity

/n

You'll operate autonomously across a national healthcare organisation, managing a diverse ER caseload while helping shape how ER is delivered.

/n

This is a hands-on role with real influence, offering strong breadth across employee relations.

/n

The role operates in a hybrid model, combining work from home with regular onsite presence in local offices or services, and some travel (including interstate).

/n

What you'll be doing

/n

/n

- Managing employee relations matters end-to-end

/n

- Leading investigations, grievance and disciplinary processes

/n

- Handling performance, and medical incapacity matters

/n





- Managing employment-related claims and disputes (including but not limited to Fair Work Commission matters)

/n

- Engaging with unions, employee representatives and external advisers as required to progress and resolve matters

/n

- Preparing clear, defensible employment documentation

/n

- Working closely with leaders and the People team to progress matters through informal and formal processes

/n

- Interpreting and applying enterprise agreements, modern awards, employment contracts and other industrial instruments, including classification and engagement matters

/n

- Supporting organisational change and consultation

/n/n

You'll also:

/n

/n

- Develop and improve ER policies, templates and guidance

/n

- Support and guide ER team members and People team stakeholders

/n

- Contribute to capability uplift and continuous improvement

/n/n

About You

/n

/n

- Significant experience across employee relations matters, including complex cases

/n

- Demonstrated experience managing employment claims and disputes

/n

- Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and industrial frameworks

/n

- Proven ability to deliver pragmatic and commercially sound outcomes

/n





- Excellent written skills and attention to detail

/n

- Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapid-paced environment

/n

- A collaborative approach, including supporting more junior team members

/n

- Tertiary qualifications in HR, Employment Relations, Law or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

/n

- Experience in healthcare, aged care or other complex, highly regulated and unionised environments will be highly regarded.

/n/n

Why work for Calvary?

/n

At Calvary, our staff matter.

/n

With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

/n

Your benefits:

/n

/n

- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships

/n

- Paid parental leave

/n

- Training, development pathways and career opportunities

/n

- Flexible hours that make sense for you

/n/n

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

/n

Please note the following:

/n

/n

- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role

/n #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Employee Relations Specialist (Adelaide)
🏢 Calvary Health Care
📍 Adelaide