Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety | Associate/Senior Associate Elevate your Workplace Relations career with a highly regarded team offering quality work, exceptional mentoring and genuine career progression. Joining a highly respected Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety team, you'll work alongside recognised leaders advising an established employer client base on the full spectrum of employment, industrial relations and workplace safety matters. Working closely with two highly regarded Partners, two Senior Associates and a talented team of lawyers and graduates, you'll enjoy exposure to challenging, high-profile matters while receiving exceptional mentoring, genuine career progression and the autonomy to further develop your practice within a collaborative and supportive team.

The Role

Advising on employment contracts, workplace policies, performance management and terminations

Representing clients in disputes before the Fair Work Commission, Federal Court and relevant State tribunals

Assisting with enterprise bargaining, industrial strategy and union engagement

Advising on workplace health and safety investigations, incident response and regulatory matters





Providing advice on equal employment opportunity (EEO), employee relations and workplace compliance

Collaborating with and supporting junior lawyers and graduates

Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives

About You

A minimum of

3 years' PAE

gained within a reputable employment and workplace relations practice

Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

A genuine commitment to outstanding client service

Initiative, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for practising in Workplace Relations

A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for ongoing learning and development

What's on Offer? In addition to high-quality work and excellent mentoring, our client provides flexible and hybrid working arrangements, discounted health insurance, gym and fitness studio discounts, competitive employee referral bonuses, ongoing learning and career development opportunities, and a collaborative culture that genuinely values work/life balance.

📌 Workplace Relations, Employment (Melbourne)
🏢 Legal People
📍 Melbourne