Permanent Full Time - 36.25 hours per week

$118,666.78 to $125,907.88 Annually + 13% super

RCC Officers' Level 7

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.

Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.

Join our team as a Senior Adviser Workplace Relations

Are you an experienced workplace relations professional who enjoys navigating complex people matters and providing trusted advice to senior leaders?

Redland City Council is seeking a Senior Adviser Workplace Relations to join our People and Culture team. In this role, you will provide expert industrial and employment relations advice across a diverse organisation, supporting leaders to manage complex workplace matters including performance management, misconduct and disciplinary processes.

This is a senior advisory role where you will lead complex workplace investigations, prepare clear and defensible advice for senior management, and represent Council’s interests in industrial proceedings where required. You will work closely with leaders and HR Business Partners to ensure matters are managed fairly, consistently and in accordance with legislative and industrial obligations.

You’ll be joining a collaborative Workplace Relations team that values professional judgement, evidence based decision making and practical solutions. The team works closely together to sense check complex matters and support each other through challenging cases. You will be comfortable working with a high degree of professional judgement and independence, ensuring investigations and advice are thorough, fair and defensible.

While investigations and complex employee matters form an important part of this role, we are equally focused on learning from these matters and improving organisational practice. The Workplace Relations team helps identify emerging themes, strengthen leadership capability and support positive workplace reform.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing workplace relations and industrial relations advice to leaders across Council
- Leading complex workplace investigations in accordance with Council policies and legislative requirements
- Managing disciplinary and employment matters from initial assessment through to resolution
- Preparing high quality investigation reports, briefs and correspondence for senior leaders and executive
- Identifying themes and systemic issues arising from workplace matters and contributing to improvements in leadership practice, policies and organisational processes.

Skills and experience:





We’re looking for a confident and experienced practitioner who can manage sensitive matters while building trusted relationships with leaders across the organisation.

You will ideally bring

- Proven experience in workplace relations, industrial relations or employment law environments
- Experience undertaking complex workplace investigations and managing disciplinary processes
- Working knowledge of Queensland industrial relations legislation and frameworks
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear and defensible reports and advice
- Collaborative stakeholder management and effective negotiation skills
- Excellent time management and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Law or a related field are desirable, but not essential. Candidates currently working towards completion are welcome to apply.

Make sure to read the full Position Description before applying - it outlines everything you need to tailor your resume and cover letter.

Why this role stands out:

This role provides the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful workplace relations matters within a large and diverse organisation while being supported by an experienced and cooperative team.

At Redland City Council you’ll benefit from:

- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- A supportive team environment focused on collaboration and professional growth
- Opportunity to influence positive industrial reform across Council

Working for us means enjoying diverse work and gaining opportunities to grow in a region of outstanding natural beauty - Redlands Coast. In return for your passion and commitment to making a meaningful and ongoing contribution to our naturally wonderful community, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.

More reasons to love working with us:

- Professional development – job-specific training, study assistance, leadership and critical skills programs, plus access to an extensive range of online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We invest in your growth from day one.
- Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave with leave loading, 15 days personal/carer’s leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and additional flexible leave options to support your lifestyle.
- Rewarding role-specific allowances recognising the responsibilities, skill, and impact of your position.
- Mental health and wellbeing support – access to EAP, external providers, training,



and awareness programs to foster openness and reduce stigma.
- Exclusive employee lifestyle perks – discounts, cashback, health benefits, and savings on essentials, travel, tech, dining, and car ownership through novated leasing, plus employee banking benefits.
- Flexible working options – access RedFlex, offering flexibility in how, when, and where you work.
- Optional purchased leave available after probation.
- Incentives for returning from parental leave including credited leave and superannuation benefits.

View more great employee benefits here.

Who we are:

Redland City Council is a local government organisation proudly serving the Redlands Coast community. From maintaining roads, parks, waterways and islands, to delivering essential services like waste, water, libraries, and community events - we support the city’s day-to-day life and long-term growth. With over 1,200 employees across diverse teams, we’re committed to shaping a thriving, sustainable region that our community is proud of.

Guided by our Values, we’re proud of the work we do and the people who make it possible. Visit our careers page to learn more about the stories of our incredible team.

Eligibility:

- You'll hold a current C class drivers licence
- Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal history check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
- To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Ready to join us?

Click Apply to submit your application via Council’s online portal (or through OURspace for current employees). Please include:

- A one-page cover letter outlining how you meet the role requirements
- Your current resume, detailing your skills, experience, and career history

Note:

- We do not accept email, hard copy or third-party applications.
- You may choose to use AI tools when preparing your application, but please ensure your application truthfully reflects your own experience, achievements and alignment to the role.

For more information about this position (201887), please contact Tarnya Lowe on (07) 3829 8281. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 26/08/2026.

At Redland City Council, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute to their full potential. We value the unique perspectives and experiences our people bring to serving our community.

To support an inclusive recruitment experience, please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment or interview process by contacting [email protected]

📌 Senior Adviser Workplace Relations (Brisbane)
🏢 Redland City Council
📍 Brisbane