Job Description

Our client is a national organisation delivering important services and programs that make a meaningful difference to people and communities across Australia.

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The organisation is committed to building a capable, engaged and sustainable workforce and is currently undertaking an important period of workplace bargaining.

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This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to a significant people and workplace relations project.

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The Opportunity

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An opportunity is available for an experienced HR or workplace relations professional to support the organisation's current enterprise bargaining activities.

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This role will suit someone who enjoys working across complex projects, managing competing priorities and bringing structure to work that involves multiple stakeholders.

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You will play an important role in supporting bargaining activities, coordinating information and ensuring the work progresses effectively.

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With an initial non-ongoing contract of up to six months, with the potential for extension, this is an excellent prospect to gain hands‐on experience supporting a significant bargaining process within a national organisation.

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The Role

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As the APS 6 Bargaining Officer, you will provide practical HR, bargaining and project support throughout the current enterprise bargaining process.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of enterprise bargaining activities
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- Providing advice and support on bargaining and workplace relations matters
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- Coordinating information, documentation and actions arising throughout the bargaining process
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- Supporting engagement with internal stakeholders and relevant representatives
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- Preparing briefing materials, reports and other supporting documentation
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- Tracking key activities, milestones and deliverables
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- Supporting project management activities to ensure bargaining work remains on track
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- Managing competing priorities and responding to emerging issues
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- Contributing to broader HR and people‐related activities as required
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The Ideal Person

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You will bring experience in enterprise bargaining, human resources, workplace relations or a related field, together with the ability to manage complex work in a structured and practical way.

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You may have supported an enterprise agreement negotiation from beginning to end, or have played a significant role in coordinating bargaining activities, stakeholder engagement and project delivery.

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Either way, you will understand the pace and competing demands that come with bargaining and be comfortable working across a range of stakeholders and priorities.

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Strong organisational and communication skills will be essential, along with the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and sound judgement.

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You will be proactive, adaptable and comfortable taking ownership of your work while contributing positively as part of a broader team.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an APS 6-level professional who wants to build or further strengthen their experience in bargaining while contributing to a significant workforce project with genuine organisational impact.

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Salary / Rate

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- $99k – $111k + Super
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- Six months labour hire contract, with the possibility of extension.
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📌 Bargaining Officer (Canberra)
🏢 HorizonOne Recruitment
📍 Canberra