Job Description

ER/IR,Employee Relations,Indigenous Participation,Industrial Relations,Legal & Risk,Workplace Relations

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Your expertise matters. Your flexibility does too.

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Position - Workplace Relations Advisor

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Job Type - Part-Time

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Location - Brisbane or Sydney

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You know Workplace Relations.

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You know how to navigate complex performance matters, difficult conversations, investigations, grievances and industrial instruments.

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Now imagine doing that work in a role that offers genuine flexibility, meaningful influence and room to grow.

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Cater Care is looking for an experienced Workplace Relations Advisor to join our team and partner with leaders across our diverse Australian business. This is a permanent part-time opportunity of approximately 28 hours per week, with the potential to grow into a full time position. With hybrid working and flexible hours, this is a role designed to make your expertise work for both the business and your life.

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More than an advisory role

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Working closely with our Group Workplace Relations Manager, you'll provide practical, commercially focused advice across a broad range of workplace relations matters.

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You'll have the opportunity to:

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- Provide practical advice to leaders on performance, disciplinary, behavioural and conduct matters.
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- Support leaders to navigate grievances, employee concerns and sensitive workplace issues.
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- Interpret and provide advice on the Fair Work Act, employment contracts and industrial instruments.
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- Plan and conduct workplace investigations, including developing evidence plans, interviewing witnesses,



assessing information and preparing clear, well-reasoned findings reports.
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- Review and continuously improve our ER/IR policies, procedures and practices.
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- Contribute to broader Workplace Relations initiatives that strengthen our people practices and make a meaningful difference across the business.
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- Continue developing your advocacy skills, including opportunities to represent Cater Care in the Fair Work and EEO Commissions.
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We're looking for someone who

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You'll bring:

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- 2+ years' experience in a Workplace Relations, Employee Relations or Industrial Relations Advisor role.
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- Strong knowledge and practical experience interpreting the Fair Work Act and industrial instruments.
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- Experience conducting workplace investigations, including witness interviews, evidence assessment and report writing.
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- The ability to develop, review and implement ER/IR policies and procedures.
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- Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to partner with leaders and stakeholders at all levels.
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- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to balance competing priorities without losing sight of the detail.
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- A commercially minded,



solutions-focused approach and the confidence to manage sensitive and complex matters.
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- A genuine appetite to learn, take on new challenges and continue developing your Workplace Relations expertise and advocacy skills.
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- A tertiary qualification in HR/IR is preferred, but not essential.
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Work that fits your life

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We know great people don't all work the same way.

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- That's why this role offers:
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- Approximately 28 hours per week
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- Hybrid working, including approximately 2 days from home
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- Flexible start and finish times
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- Potential to transition to full-time
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Whether you need flexibility around family, study, another commitment or simply want greater balance, we're open to finding a working arrangement that works for you.

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Why Cater Care?

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For 25 years, Cater Care has been proudly Australian-owned, delivering exceptional food and support services across Aged Care, Education, Retail and Remote Services.

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But behind every service, every site and every customer experience are our people.

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Our values of Care, Pride and Community shape the way we work and the experience we aim to create for our people.

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When you join Cater Care, you'll also have access to:

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- Career development through our Academy of Learning, development programs and personalised career planning.
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- Internal career pathways and opportunities to broaden your experience across the business.
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- Smart Salary, corporate discounts, Cater Care Retail benefits and Relish savings across 650+ retailers.
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- Confidential EAP support and Thrive wellbeing initiatives.
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📌 Workplace Relations Advisor - Part Time (New South Wales)
🏢 Cater Care
📍 New South Wales