Senior Advisor Industrial Relations

JOB.TITLE Clerk Grade: 09/10 Employment Type: Temporary role up to 18 months with possibility of extension, Full-time 35 hours per week and creation of Talent Pool Location: Parramatta, Gosford or Haymarket. Hybrid working arrangements including office attendance and travel required between these locations Salary Range: $133,348 - 146,945 + super Industrial Relations Practice, People Culture Shape workforce outcomes.

Lead industrial advocacy. Influence decisions that matter. Are you an experienced industrial relations professional with strong advocacy, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills? We're looking for a highly capable Senior Advisor, Industrial Relations , to join our Industrial Relations Practice, People Culture, Department of Customer Service.

In this influential role, you'll provide expert industrial relations advice and lead advocacy on complex employment matters, helping deliver fair, compliant and practical workforce outcomes across the organisation. You will represent the Department's interests in industrial proceedings, support organisational change initiatives, negotiate with employee representatives and unions, and contribute to strategic workforce projects that impact thousands of employees.

Your day to day As a Senior Advisor, Industrial Relations, you will: Lead industrial advocacy and represent the Department in proceedings before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission and employment jurisdictions. Prepare and coordinate submissions, evidence, correspondence, briefing materials and legal instructions.

Provide advice on awards, enterprise agreements, industrial legislation, employment conditions and workforce management matters. Negotiate with unions and employee representatives. Manage industrial disputes and consultations, balancing organisational requirements with employee and stakeholder needs. Provide strategic industrial relations advice on organisational change and other people initiatives.

Work closely with senior leaders, legal representatives, unions and other stakeholders. Monitor emerging industrial relations trends, legislative reforms and case law developments to inform organisational decision-making.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Strong advocacy skills, with demonstrated experience preparing submissions, evidence, correspondence and briefing materials, and representing organisations in proceedings before industrial tribunals. The ability to successfully manage industrial issues, including consultation and dispute resolution, to deliver positive and practical outcomes for your business clients.

Extensive knowledge of industrial and employment law, industrial relations legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and other industrial instruments, with the ability to apply this knowledge to manage risk and achieve practical workplace outcomes. Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively with senior executives, managers, employees, union representatives and external stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience interpreting complex industrial issues, implementing industrial relations frameworks, identifying emerging risks and delivering continuous improvement initiatives that support organisational objectives. A relevant degree or equivalent experience in Industrial Relations, Law majoring in Industrial and/or Employment Law, or a related field.

Why join us? This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping workforce outcomes across a large and complex organisation. You'll work on high-profile industrial matters, gain exposure to strategic workforce initiatives, and be part of a professional team that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

If you're passionate about industrial advocacy, enjoy navigating complex workplace issues and want to influence positive organisational outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Looking for more information about the role? Why not reach out to Michael Robson, Principal Manager of Industrial Relations by emailing michael.robson@customerservice.

nsw.gov.au to learn more about this incredible opportunity. Your application should include an up-to-date resume and cover letter which clearly details your relevant skills, experience to this position, and the response to the below targeted question. Target Question " Tell us about a complex industrial relations matter where you represented your organisation's interests.

Explain your role and the approach you took to identify solutions, influence stakeholders, and manage risks. What did you do to deliver a positive outcome? (limit 500 words)"