Manager Industrial Relations Strategy

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Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Industrial Relations, Employee Relations and Social Justice

  • Ongoing Full Time
  • Clerk Grade 11/12
  • Package up to $196,278 pa. Package includes salary range ($149,739 pa to $173,174 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
  • Greenacre - hybrid working arrangements 

About the role:      

Facilitate the development and implementation of the FRNSW Strategic Industrial Relations Framework, leading stakeholder engagement processes and providing integrated plans and strategies to advance FRNSW’s industrial relations priorities.
Assess and prioritise industrial relations issues and manage the research, review and administration functions of the team including the provision of expert advice and specialist support in developing strategies to manage a broad range of industrial relations issues

About you:

  •  Understanding of industrial relations issues impacting FRNSW
  •  Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legislation

Essential Requirements:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent demonstrated experience in industrial relations

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Lisa Johnstone, Director Industrial Relations on 0461 323 082

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter (up to two pages), an up-to-date resume (up to five pages), which details your skills and experience as relevant to the role/s.

Visit the FRNSW Internal Careers Page for helpful information on writing your application.

About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.  We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

What we can offer:

  • Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements [check with HM]
  • Modern buildings and facilities
  • Activity based working environment
  • Free on-site gym and parking
  • Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
  • Study assistance for approved courses
  • Ongoing training and development

 Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 12th April 2026 

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.

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