Your current company A local government organisation is seeking an experienced Industrial Relations Consultant to support its People & Culture team through an upcoming Enterprise Agreement bargaining process.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile industrial relations project, working closely with internal stakeholders, employee representatives, unions and participating councils to help achieve successful bargaining outcomes.Your new roleSupport the planning, coordination and delivery of the Enterprise Agreement bargaining processParticipate in bargaining working groups involving multiple councils, employee representatives and union stakeholdersAnalyse workforce, remuneration and industrial relations data to help inform bargaining positions and decision-makingAssist in the development of bargaining strategies, proposals, positions and supporting documentationPrepare briefing papers, reports, presentations and negotiation materials for internal stakeholdersRepresent Council at bargaining and working group meetings where required.Provide advice on industrial relations risks,



compliance considerations and bargaining opportunitiesTrack bargaining issues, commitments and outcomes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and follow-up actionsSupport leaders and stakeholders in understanding bargaining outcomes and organisational impactsWhat you'll need to succeedDemonstrated experience leading or supporting Enterprise Agreement bargaining within local government or similarly unionised environmentsStrong industrial and employment relations knowledgeExperience working collaboratively with unions and employee representativesStrong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret workforce, remuneration and industrial relations data and translate findings into practical recommendationsExcellent stakeholder management, negotiation, influencing and communication skillsStrong report writing, briefing and document preparation skillsAbility to work independently while partnering effectively with an internal People & Culture team
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📌 Ir Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Melbourne