Background

Kanda is looking for an experience Employment Relations Partner to provide expert IR/ER advice and support managers in effectively leading their teams, ensuring high performance while maintaining compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures. This full-time, Brisbane-based role involves end-to-end case management, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering practical, solutions-focused support across a range of employee relations matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employment law, industrial instruments, and workplace policies
• Partner with leaders to manage and resolve employee relations matters
• Lead end-to-end case management, including performance, grievances, misconduct, investigations and complex ER issues
• Support policy development, compliance, and delivery of ER training with leaders
• Build stakeholder relationships and contribute to workplace culture and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

• Demonstrated experience in ER, People & Culture or similar role (ideally in the community services sector)
• Hold a Diploma or higher level qualification in Human Resource Management (or similar)
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and modern awards (SCHADS, Clerks, Nursing desirable)
• Skilled in investigations, analysis, and communicating practical, compliant solutions
• Experience in Fair Work conciliation/hearings and union engagement
• Strong attention to detail with high digital literacy and proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite and HRIS

What We Offer

• Attractive renumeration package - $95,000 (negotiable depending on experience) + super
• Monthly RDOs giving you an additional 12 days of leave per year
• 24/7 wellbeing support through the Sonder app, plus monthly employee recognition programs including multiple Employee of the Month and service awards
• Genuine opportunities for career growth and progression in a supportive, close-knit team that values your contributions
• Hybrid/flexible work opportunities available to support work-life balance
• Access to an employee rewards hub & staff travel club benefits providing savings and cashback across everyday purchases & travel

Additional Notes

Kanda is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

We’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves. At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectives aren’t just welcome — they’re essential to who we are and what we do.

• Provide expert advice on employment law, industrial instruments, and workplace policies
• Partner with leaders to manage and resolve employee relations matters
• Lead end-to-end case management, including performance, grievances, misconduct, investigations and complex ER issues
• Support policy development, compliance, and delivery of ER training with leaders
• Build stakeholder relationships and contribute to workplace culture and continuous improvement initiatives

• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and modern awards (SCHADS, Clerks, Nursing desirable)
• Skilled in investigations, analysis, and communicating practical, compliant solutions
• Experience in Fair Work conciliation/hearings and union engagement
• Strong attention to detail with high digital literacy and proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite and HRIS

• Demonstrated experience in ER, People & Culture or similar role (ideally in the community services sector)
• Hold a Diploma or higher level qualification in Human Resource Management (or similar)