About us
What did you have for breakfast today? Whether it’s the flour in your toast or the grain in your cereal, it’s highly likely that GrainCorp helped get it onto your plate As we find new ways to connect rural communities with food, animal feed, and industrial customers around the world, we’re proud to be leading the way in sustainable agriculture. This is an opportunity to play a part in that story. The role Reporting into the Senior IR & Governance Business Partner, the IR & Governance Specialist will provide support and advice across industrial relations, employee relations and employment governance. You will be based at the International Towers on the harbour foreshore of Barangaroo, one of Australia’s most progressive workspaces and one of the world’s most sustainable commercial precincts. It is also Australia’s first large-scale carbon-neutral community. Hybrid working arrangements are on offer. You’ll work closely with HR and business leaders, providing guidance on complex workplace relations matters, supporting enterprise agreement negotiations and implementation, and coordinating pay governance, compliance and assurance activities.

Key responsibilities
• Provide advice and support to HR and business leaders on industrial relations, employee relations and employment matters
• Provide escalation support and peer review for complex investigations and industrial relations matters
• Support enterprise agreement negotiations, implementation, submission activities and ongoing administration of industrial instruments




• Coordinate and maintain employee relations case management and reporting processes
• Conduct pay governance and compliance reviews, including enterprise agreement interpretation, pay rates and annualised salary arrangements
• Support assurance activities relating to industrial relations, employment compliance and workforce governance obligations
• Monitor workplace relations legislation, industrial developments and emerging risks, providing timely advice and recommendations
• Develop and maintain IR and ER templates, governance resources, guidance materials and communication tools for leaders and HR teams
• Deliver training and capability-building initiatives to improve leader and HR knowledge of workplace relations obligations and practices
• Support the management of external employment law providers and coordinate legal matters where required About you You’ll bring strong industrial and employee relations experience, with the ability to provide practical advice and manage complex workplace relations matters in a multi-agreement operational setting. You will also have:
• Qualifications in Human Resource Management or relevant extensive experience




• Proven experience managing industrial and employee relations in a complex multi-agreement environment
• Demonstrated experience in union engagement, enterprise agreement bargaining and interpretation of industrial instruments in an operational environment
• Strong written communication skills, including preparing Fair Work Commission forms and communications for leaders and employees in corporate and operational environments
• Up-to-date knowledge of Australian workplace relations legislation and case law
• Demonstrated experience handling matters before the Fair Work Commission
• Practical experience in pay governance and assurance matters You’ll also demonstrate strong commercial acumen, a commitment to continuous improvement and disciplined execution. You’ll be confident using data to inform decisions, communicate clearly, collaborate with others and take accountability for outcomes. You’ll bring a commitment to your own development and the ability to support others through change.

What we offer
• Professional development & leadership programs
• Hybrid work and flexible leave options including birthday leave
• Health & wellbeing support
• Inclusive, values-driven culture
• Supporting balance, care and flexibility in every career
• We’re proud to be a Family Inclusive Workplace accredited employer Ready to apply? It’s simple — submit your application. If your background aligns, our team will be in touch for a quick chat about your experience. We’re looking forward to getting to know you

📌 IR & Governance Specialist - Sydney
🏢 Graincorp Operations
📍 Sydney