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Job Title: Employment Relations Specialist

Posting Start Date: 18/08/2026

Posting End Date: 06/09/2026

Job Description:

About the Opportunity

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on . We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

We're seeking a skilled Employment Relations Specialist to join our Employment Relations team on a temporary full time basis until September 2027 (parental leave contract). In this dynamic and varied role, you will work closely with both our schools and Catholic Schools office employees, providing advice on all aspects of employment and industrial relations (ER/IR) across the employee lifecycle as required.

This role will report directly to the Employment Relations Manager, and provides an outstanding opportunity to work in a busy and friendly team environment, delivering high standards and timely outcomes for our organisation. This would suit an ER professional who enjoys being a trusted partner to the business, helping leaders navigate challenging and sensitive situations, and making a meaningful impact.

We are working on a hybrid model with the flexibility of working 50% split between our Parramatta office and working from home.

Key Responsibilities

The variety of your role will include:

Partnering with and supporting stakeholders by providing professional ER/IR advice on a range of matters, including discrimination, harassment, bullying, employment terms and conditions, complaint management,



policy interpretation and legislative interpretation

Managing a caseload effectively involving a combination of procedural fairness principles, time management skills, prioritising tasks and attention to detail in drafting related documentation

Addressing enquiries from, and working collaboratively with unions and employee representatives on Industrial Relations matters to minimise industrial disputes

Reviewing, developing and assisting in the implementation of existing and new P&C; policies, practices and programs to meet organisational needs

Assisting with the Enterprise Agreement making process, including the preparation of related documentation and resources

Supporting change management processes

Collaborating and working in partnership with internal P&C; teams on the development and implementation of P&C; projects and initiatives

About you

To be successful in the role, you will demonstrate alignment to our purpose and values, together with:

Degree qualified in HR or similar is preferred

Proven experience in a similar role, working within a complex organisation and building trusted relationships

Exceptional customer service and stakeholder management skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to negative challenging conversations

Strong planning, organising and multitasking skills

Proven experience working with various HRIS platforms, preferably Success Factors

An understanding of the Catholic Education System is preferred but not essential

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools

Salary Packaging

Hybrid/Adaptable working environment (50% office, 50% remote)

Wellbeing Programs

Supportive Culture

Fitness passport

Interested? Apply Now! Please note:



Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

The Organisation

is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs and . For more information regarding WWCCs, .

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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