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.
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This is a fixed‐term contract until July 2027.
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What You'll Be Doing
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- Champion best practice ER/IR initiatives across Cochlear's Australian operations.
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- Interpret and advise on relevant Up-to-date Awards, Enterprise Agreements and applicable State & Federal legislation.
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- Support wage and entitlement projects by providing award interpretation and analysing data to ensure compliance.
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- Conduct wage analyses, including examining timesheet data, penalty rates, allowances and other award entitlements.
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- Prepare compliance risk assessments using data examination within compliance frameworks and methodologies.
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- 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.
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- Support the implementation of amendments in IR reform.
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- Take leadership of proactive ER/IR projects.
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- Manage complex case management and workplace investigations.
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- Develop robust relationships with key internal stakeholders.
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Qualifications & Experience
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- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Modern Awards and employment relations frameworks.
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- Demonstrated experience in wage compliance, award interpretation and workplace governance.
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- Proven capability in managing complex workplace investigations and sensitive employee relations matters.
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- Experience partnering with unions, employee representatives and workplace delegates.
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- Sound judgement, strong problem‐solving skills and the ability to influence with confidence.
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- Experience working within a contemporary People & Culture function.
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- Highly regarded exposure to enterprise bargaining and implementation activities.
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- Experience working within matrixed organisations and partnering across HR Centres of Excellence.
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- Process improvement, systems transformation or governance experience.
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- Tertiary qualification in Industrial Relations, Workplace Relations, Human Resources or a related discipline.
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If you feel that you have the required skills and experience, we invite you to apply.
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📌 Employment Relations Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Cochlear
📍 New South Wales
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