Senior ER and IR Specialist - Full-Time Permanent role - Sydney CBD - Hybrid 3 days on site 2 days wfh

 Make a meaningful impact through expert advice and coaching.

• Shape workplace culture: Lead complex ER and IR cases while mentoring a talented advisor, directly contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace environment.
• Be a trusted expert: Play a pivotal role in guiding leaders with strategic, high-impact advice, and influence decision-making within a supportive, values-driven organisation.

At Uniting, we’re committed to fostering positive workplace cultures and ensuring our people leaders are equipped with the knowledge and support they need. We’re looking for a dedicated Senior ER and IR Specialist to lead with expertise, ensuring best practice in employee relations (ER) and industrial relations (IR) advice, while navigating complex cases with care and precision.

Your role will involve:

• Leadership & Mentoring: Lead and mentor a Senior HR/ER Advisor, ensuring the team delivers high-quality, timely case management and advisory services.
• Specialist Advice: Provide clear, consistent advice to leaders, supervisors, and stakeholders in line with HR better practices, legislative guidelines, and Uniting policies.
• Complex Case Management: Manage complex ER and IR cases end-to-end, ensuring a strategic and thoughtful approach to resolving matters.
• Representation: Prepare and represent Uniting in the Fair Work Commission and other industrial tribunals.
• Upskilling & Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate workshops, build knowledge banks, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our HR processes.
• Strategic HR Solutions: Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement HR strategies that align with Uniting’s mission.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of specialist experience in ER/IR.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation and policies.
• Exceptional communication skills with a service-oriented mindset.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to influence decisions and navigate complex organisational structures.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with First Nations peoples.
• Previous experience in a Not-for-Profit setting.

 Senior ER + IR Specialist PD

For all questions, please contact Louise Massie via email at mmassie@uniting.org

To apply please send your CV and a brief cover letter - all applications are viewed upon receipt - apply today!

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a national police check, reference checks, working with children checks, and NDIS checks.