Careers at CSPD

Positions available: Permanent full time Employment Relations Specialist and Temporary Part time Employment Relations Specialist - 4 days per week until December 2026

About the Role 

We are currently seeking experienced Employment Relations Specialists to join our Employment Relations team. We have two exciting opportunities available: one permanent full-time position and one temporary part-time position. In this dynamic and varied role, you will work closely with both our schools and Catholic Schools office employees, providing expert advice on all aspects of employment and industrial relations (ER/IR) across the employee lifecycle. 

This role will report directly to the Employment Relations Manager, and provides an outstanding opportunity to work in a busy and friendly team environment, delivering high standards and timely outcomes for our organisation. This is an exciting time to join our team as we are undergoing a period of transformation across our People and Culture (P&C) operating model, so this role will play a key role in shaping our future ways of working.  

We are working on a hybrid model with the flexibility of working 50% split between our Parramatta office and working from home.

The variety of your role will include:

• Partnering with and supporting stakeholders by providing professional ER/IR advice on a range of matters, including  discrimination, harassment, bullying, employment terms and conditions, complaint management, policy interpretation and legislative interpretation

• Managing a caseload effectively involving a combination of procedural fairness principles time management skills, prioritising tasks and attention to detail in drafting related documentation/reports

• Addressing enquiries from, and working collaboratively with unions and employee representatives on Industrial Relations matters to minimise industrial disputes
  
  

• Reviewing, developing and assisting in the implementation of existing and new P&C policies, practices and programs to meet organisational needs
  
  

• Assisting with the Enterprise Agreement making process, including the preparation of related documentation and resources
  
  

• Supporting change management processes
  
  

• Collaborating and working in partnership with internal P&C teams on the development and implementation of P&C projects and initiatives
  
  

What you will bring;

To be successful in the role, you will demonstrate alignment to our purpose and values, together with:

• Degree qualified in HR or similar would be preferred
  
  

• Proven experience in a similar role, working within a complex organisation, exceptional customer service and stakeholder management skills
  
  

• Strong planning, organising and multitasking skills
  
  

• Proven experience working with various HRIS platforms, preferably Success Factors
  
  

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  
  

• An understanding of the Catholic Education System is preferred but not essential
   

The Benefits;

• Competitive remuneration
  
  

• 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools
  
  

• Salary Packaging
  
  

• Hybrid/Flexible working environment (50% office, 50% remote)
  
  

• Wellbeing Programs
  
  

• Supportive Culture
  
  

About Us

At Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) we are committed to responding to the needs of our students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 83 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students. 

Interested? Apply today! 

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of the Children’s Guardian here.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.