Employee Relations Specialist

• Full-time Permanent Role in Cannon Hill - Brisbane
• Increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging
• Hybrid Work Arrangements

Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia’s largest employers of people living with disability. Our people live and breathe our purpose every day, with flexible working, great perks, and work/life balance. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where our employees can grow, learn, and do their best work. Our purpose is simple – make possibility a reality.

A little bit about the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist looking to make a meaningful impact. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments and can navigate complex and sensitive matters with confidence.

The role will:

• Provide timely, best practice advice and support on complex case management including grievances, misconduct, performance issues and highly sensitive workplace matters.
• Support and conduct workplace investigations and recommend actions using appropriate methodologies.
• Represent the organisation in interactions with industrial bodies including the Fair Work Commission, Equal Opportunity Commission and other regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of ER/IR policies, procedures, frameworks, and systems to ensure compliance and contemporary practice.
• Equip and empower leaders through the development and delivery of tools, training and capability building initiatives.
• Utilise data and analytics to identify trends and create solutions that strengthen organisational culture and performance.
• Support the Case Management team during high volume periods.

What will you bring:

• Post graduate qualification in Law, Human Resources Management, Industrial and/or Employee Relations or a related field.
• Accreditation or certification in workplace investigations, mediation is highly desirable.
• Experience in leading complex, sensitive or litigious ER/IR cases across a variety of industries.
• Strong experience handling legal matters and drafting responses for legal and regulatory bodies, including the Fair Work Commission.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws such as the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, and Modern Award System.
• Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining ER-related policies, procedures, guidelines, toolkits and resources that support both compliance and culture.

At Endeavour we offer a range of employee benefits including:

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc).
• An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members.
• Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, white goods, and appliances.
• Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Reward and Recognition Program.
• Free flu vaccinations.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to join a team who are passionate, culturally strong and drive positive outcomes, apply now! We look forward to hearing from you!