Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of APA's employment relations frameworks, policies, governance and case management practices
Ensure compliance with employment legislation, enterprise agreements and organisational policies
Lead complex employment relations matters, including workplace investigations, disputes, litigation strategy and Fair Work Commission proceedings
Provide expert employment relations advice to the People, Safety and Culture Team and business leaders
Act as the escalation point for complex employment relations matters
Partner with Legal, Risk and business stakeholders to manage employment-related risks associated with organisational change, major projects and mergers and acquisitions
Lead and support the ER Advisor
Build and embed a fit-for-purpose employment relations capability across the organisation
Requirements
Deep expertise in Australian employment relations
Strong working knowledge of the Fair Work framework, enterprise agreements and modern awards
Proven experience managing complex and high-risk employment relations matters, including workplace investigations, disputes, litigation and Fair Work Commission proceedings
Experience in a regulated, unionised or infrastructure-intensive environment
Exposure to major projects, organisational change initiatives and complex workforce matters
Demonstrated success designing, implementing or embedding employment relations frameworks, governance models or case management practices within a complex organisation
Strong commercial judgement balancing legal risk,



operational requirements and strategic business outcomes
Highly developed stakeholder management and influencing skills
Experience coaching, challenging and partnering with senior leaders
Proven experience building employment relations capability through coaching, guidance and trusted advisory support
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia
Candidates are subject to background vetting, including Police checks, before and during employment
Core Competencies
Demonstrates deep expertise in Australian employment relations, with a strong working knowledge of the Fair Work framework and experience managing complex employment matters. Proven ability to design and implement effective employment relations frameworks while providing expert advice and building stakeholder relationships.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Australian Employment Relations Expertise
Fair Work Framework Knowledge
Complex Employment Relations Management
Stakeholder Management Skills
Employment Relations Framework Design
Hard Skills
Employment Relations Frameworks
Workplace Investigations
Dispute Resolution
Litigation Strategy
Fair Work Commission Proceedings
Enterprise Agreements
Modern Awards
Governance Models
Case Management Practices
Regulated Setting Experience
Soft Skills
Stakeholder Management
Influencing Skills
Coaching Skills
Advisory Support
Commercial Judgement
Industry Keywords
Organisational Change
Unionised Environment
Infrastructure-Intensive Environment
Major Projects
Background Vetting
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📌 Employment Relations Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Melbourne