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At Uniting NSW.ACT, we believe in the power of people — their potential, their compassion, and their drive to make a difference. As a Senior IR/ER Specialist, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we support, empower and guide our teams across the organisation.

Be part of something bigger

In this role, you’ll provide fast-paced, high-quality IR and ER advice across the organisation, helping leaders navigate complex and sensitive workplace matters with confidence, empathy and fairness. You’ll prepare tribunal documentation and support leaders to achieve consistent, positive outcomes, while contributing to projects that improve our IR/ER frameworks, tools and practices.

This role offers the opportunity to make a difference in a purpose-driven organisation, where every process is fair, every decision reflects our values, and the wellbeing of the people involved is front of mind.

This is a contract position for 12 months (parental leave cover).

Responsibilities or duties

What you’ll do

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Provide consistent, specialist HR, IR and ER advice and coaching to People Leaders and supervisors in line with best practice, legislation, and Uniting policy and processes
• Undertake end-to-end case management, with a focus on complex and sensitive matters
• Prepare documentation and represent Uniting in matters before the Fair Work Commission and other tribunals
• Contribute to building IR and ER capability across the People function and the business
• Monitor Awards, employment legislation and relevant case law, proactively advising stakeholders of impacts and required changes
• Play an active part in improving IR/ER frameworks, tools and guidance materials

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

About you

You’ll bring:

• A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience managing IR/ER matters in a not-for-profit or similarly complex organisation.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Law or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge in the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards and Australian employment relations frameworks.
• Previous experience representing employers in conciliations or dispute processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and influencing skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including the ability to draft clear, accurate and complex correspondence.
• Previous experience using an online case management system.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Enquiries are welcome, please email Louise Massie at mmassie@uniting.org

Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

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

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

• Provide consistent, specialist HR, IR and ER advice and coaching to People Leaders and supervisors in line with best practice, legislation, and Uniting policy and processes
• Undertake end-to-end case management, with a focus on complex and sensitive matters
• Prepare documentation and represent Uniting in matters before the Fair Work Commission and other tribunals
• Contribute to building IR and ER capability across the People function and the business
• Monitor Awards, employment legislation and relevant case law, proactively advising stakeholders of impacts and required changes
• Play an active part in improving IR/ER frameworks, tools and guidance materials

• Stakeholder management
• Conflict resolution
• Influencing skills
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Case Management
• Employment Law
• Tribunals

• A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience managing IR/ER matters in a not-for-profit or similarly complex organisation.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Law or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge in the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards and Australian employment relations frameworks.
• Previous experience representing employers in conciliations or dispute processes.
• Previous experience using an online case management system.