About the Opportunity
We are seeking an Associate Workplace Lawyer / Adviser to join Australian Industry Group's national Workplace Relations Legal & Consulting team.

Unlike many traditional law firm roles, this position offers a unique combination of legal practice, industrial advocacy and strategic workplace relations advisory work, providing exposure to some of Australia's most significant workplace issues.

Working within the specialist legal practice of Australia's leading employer association, you will advise and represent employers on a broad range of workplace, industrial relations and employment law matters. You will work closely with experienced Principals, gaining exposure to advisory, advocacy and litigation matters while building trusted relationships with clients ranging from SMEs to some of Australia's largest employers.

Whilst the reality of each day will be different, you can expect to be accountable for:
• Provide workplace relations, industrial relations and employment law advice to employers across diverse industries.
• Develop strong relationships with members and clients through a high degree of direct interaction and responsibility, with the support and mentoring of experienced Principals.
• Assist with litigation and dispute resolution matters, including proceedings before the Fair Work Commission, courts and tribunals.
• Draft and review employment contracts, workplace policies, enterprise agreements and other legal documents.
• Represent and advocate for members and clients in workplace and industrial matters.
• Support enterprise bargaining, compliance, workplace investigations and strategic industrial relations projects.

To best succeed in this role you will have:
• Legal qualification and admission to practice (or eligibility for admission), or equivalent workplace relations qualifications and experience.
• 2-6 years relevant experience in employment law, workplace relations, industrial relations or a related field.
• Strong legal drafting, research and analytical skills;
• Understanding of the employment and workplace legal framework;
• A genuine interest in workplace relations, employment law and industrial advocacy.




• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team workplace.

We offer you:
• A collaborative work environment with talented people who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our members and clients.
• Professional development opportunities, including access to Australian Industry Group’s short courses.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your circumstances in a hybrid work environment with 2 days in the office
• Great leave initiatives, including purchased leave, an additional 5 days of annual leave if you use your yearly annual leave entitlements, the ability to switch a public holiday to a day you prefer to take leave and 10 weeks paid parental leave.
• A wide range of employee benefits including free annual health initiatives, salary sacrificing options, including novated lease.
• A genuine sense of belonging and individual achievement, where we will embrace your unique strengths and skills.
• Great mentoring and guidance from a team of highly experienced workplace lawyers

How to Apply
If you believe you have the passion and skills to succeed in this role, please submit your application including a cover letter and your resume by clicking Apply Now.

About Australian Industry Group
The Australian Industry Group is a peak national employer organisation representing traditional, innovative and emerging industry sectors. We have been acting on behalf of businesses across Australia for over 150 years. We offer our membership strong advocacy and an effective voice at all levels of government underpinned by our respected position of policy leadership and political non-partisanship.



Our members operate across a wide cross-section of the Australian economy and are linked to the broader economy through national and international supply chains.

Our purpose is to empower industry success for a better Australia.

Australian Industry Group Workplace Lawyers is proud to partner with Australian Industry Group in providing unrivalled workplace relations and consulting expertise. We specialise in workplace solutions ranging from legal advice, litigation and advocacy to enterprise bargaining, complex dispute resolution, HR/IR strategy development and change management.

For more information about Australian Industry Group Workplace Lawyers go to www.legal.australianindustrygroup.com.au

Australian Industry Group is strongly committed to gender equality and an inclusive workplace. We are committed to taking actions that enable our people to experience a safe and inclusive environment at all levels and in all areas of Australian Industry Group. We partner with Circle In, Telus Health EAP and Supply Nation to provide additional support, so our people can thrive in the workplace.

We welcome unique ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds and we respect and value these differences. We value the knowledge and insights Australia’s First Nation’s community bring to our workplace and our members.

We understand that the best candidate may not tick all the boxes, so please consider applying for this role even if you have the experience and capabilities for only a portion of the role.

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📌 Associate Workplace and Industrial Relations Lawyer/Adviser (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Industry Group
📍 Melbourne