Own complex employee relations matters, investigations and employment compliance.
Influence policy, practice and decision-making across a diverse, multi-site organisation.
Build consistent, fair and defensible approaches to employee relations.
Your role
This is not your average HR role. At Anglicare Victoria, the work we do supporting children, young people and families brings unique workplace complexities, requiring sound judgement, a strong understanding of employment legislation and the ability to navigate sensitive matters with care.
As our Employee Relations Lead, you will bring specialist expertise to complex workplace investigations, employment matters, legislative interpretation and policy development. Working closely with the HR Manager, HR Business Partners and senior leaders, providing trusted advice, representing Anglicare Victoria in external employment matters where required, and strengthening our internal capability.
This is a newly established role with the autonomy to shape how the work is done. You can help build consistent employee relations frameworks across our divisions, strengthen governance and ensure our policies and practices keep pace with legislative change.
Make your mark
Lead complex investigations:
Manage sensitive workplace matters with procedural fairness, sound judgement and defensible outcomes.
Be the specialist people turn to:
Partner with HR Business Partners and senior leaders on complex employee relations matters, including misconduct, grievances, performance and workplace conflict.
Shape policy and practice:
Review and develop HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks, translating legislative changes into practical action.
Represent and influence:
Manage employment disputes and represent Anglicare Victoria in Fair Work Commission matters and VCAT proceedings,



where appropriate.
Strengthen consistency and safety:
Identify systemic risks, support psychosocial safety and respectful workplace practices, and establish consistent approaches across divisions.
Build organisational capability:
Coach leaders and HR colleagues, support early intervention and constructive resolution, and develop confidence in managing employee matters.
You'll bring the expertise to work through complex issues independently, the communication skills to influence and appropriately challenge, and the judgement to balance organisational risk with fairness and care for people.
Make it work
Opportunity to shape a newly established specialist role with genuine autonomy.
Broad exposure to complex employee relations matters across a diverse, purpose-driven organisation.
Work alongside an experienced HR Manager and collaborative HR Business Partners, contributing specialist expertise as a peer.
Build your capability across investigations, employment law, policy, governance and organisational change.
Be part of an organisation where your work supports the people delivering services to vulnerable Victorians.
What makes this such a great role for you?
Total Remuneration Package $144,****** (includes super at 12%)
You get access to salary packaging which decreases the tax you pay so you get even more of your salary in your back pocket.
Hybrid work, work from home and our office in Collingwood. 2 days per week office based.



Travel to other offices will be required from time to time.
We have flexibility with this role to offer part time or full time hours, 0.8, 0.9 or 1.0.
Start dates December ****.
Access to discounted health insurance, Fitness Passport, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health.
A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.
What our people say- "There's a kindness in the way the organisation deals with its people. It still feels like a smaller agency, with that sense that it has amazing influence, which is led from the top, but then there's this respect between the regions as well. It's like it's family, but it's so influential in the industry as well."
Make a move
If you're an experienced HR skilled who thrives on complexity, takes pride in getting the detail right and wants to influence how employee relations is managed across an organisation, we'd like to hear from you.
Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.
Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.
Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability
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📌 Employee Relations Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Anglicare Victoria
📍 Melbourne