Industrial & Employee Relations Business Partner

Industrial & Employee Relations Business Partner

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Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Working in our broader Human Resources teamyou’ll be part of a team supporting Navitas’ portfolio of colleges, campuses, and offices. Employing 5,000 staff, we create life-changing opportunities for students to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.

So working in our human resources team means you’ll become part of a dedicated community that extends beyond the classroom, encompassing a wide range of professions.

Our global footprint offers you the chance to connect with people from around the world.

We'd like to hear from you

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Working in our broader Human Resources teamyou’ll be part of a team supporting Navitas’ portfolio of colleges, campuses, and offices. Employing 5,000 staff, we create life-changing opportunities for students to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.

So working in our human resources team means you’ll become part of a dedicated community that extends beyond the classroom, encompassing a wide range of professions.

Our global footprint offers you the chance to connect with people from around the world.

We'd like to hear from you

Job Description

In this role, you will:

- Lead the end-to-end management of employee relations and industrial matters across APAC

- Act as the main point of contact for disputes, grievances, and Fair Work or tribunal matters

- Conduct robust investigations and provide strategic, risk-based advice to stakeholders





- Manage sensitive termination processes and employee complaints to mitigate business risk

- Provide expert guidance on workplace conduct, policies, and compliance obligations

- Deliver training and uplift capability across the HR and payroll functions

- Collaborate with HR Business Partners, WHS, Payroll and Legal to ensure best practice

Qualifications

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

- Strong experience in conducting workplace investigations and managing ER disputes

- A solid understanding of the Australian IR/ER landscape and Fair Work legislation

- The ability to navigate union environments and employee representative engagement

- Excellent judgement, discretion, and communication skills under pressure

- A proactive, calm and organised approach to complex casework

- A customer-focused mindset and a desire to contribute to continuous improvement

- Experience working in a fast-paced HR or ER function

- High emotional intelligence and confidence managing sensitive issues

- A sharp eye for detail, strong MS Office skills, and a practical understanding of legislation

- (Desirable) Tertiary qualifications in HR, IR, Law or a related field

Additional Information

What we can offer

- We offer careers across our global operations.
- We recognise and reward.
- We care for you. We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive.
- Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

- At Navitas we promote and embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe equality, flexibility, and diversity deliver a rich collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel secure, supported, and given opportunities to thrive.
- We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups.

How to Apply

📌 Industrial & Employee Relations Business Partner (Sydney)
🏢 Navitas
📍 Sydney