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Senior Workplace Relations Specialist
Req ID: 7253
Posting Start Date: 22/05/2026
Advertisement End Date: 12/06/2026
Work Location: The RMH Elizabeth Street
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.
Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Job Description:
Senior Workplace Relations Specialist
Full-Time, 12-month Fixed Term opportunity - Potential to become ongoing
Based in our newly built office in Melbourne CBD
Competitive Salary Package with benefits - 5 weeks AL, ADO per month
Why Join RMH?
Lead complex employee and industrial relations matters in one of Australia's leading public health organisations.
Partner with influential leaders to shape workplace culture, organisational change and enterprise agreement implementation.
Join a high-performing People & Culture team where your expertise will directly impact over 10,000 employees delivering world-class healthcare.
About the Role
As a trusted advisor, you will partner with leaders across the organisation to navigate complex workplace issues, support enterprise agreement implementation, lead workplace investigations and drive best-practice employment outcomes. You'll work closely with senior leaders, unions and key stakeholders, helping to build capability, minimise risk and create positive workplace experiences for our people.
This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on solving complex challenges and wants to make a meaningful contribution within a large, dynamic and values-driven healthcare organisation.
Key Accountabilities
In this role, you will:
Lead the implementation and interpretation of Enterprise Agreements, ensuring compliance and operational success.
Provide expert advice on employee relations, industrial instruments, performance, conduct and employment matters.
Manage complex workplace investigations and support leaders to achieve fair, consistent and compliant outcomes.
Represent RMH in Fair Work Commission and other employment-related proceedings.
Design and deliver training and capability programs to strengthen leadership confidence in people management practices.
Partner with stakeholders on organisational change, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
Essential
Tertiary qualification in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Employment Law or a related discipline.
Significant experience managing complex employee and industrial relations matters within a large organisation.
Strong knowledge of industrial legislation, enterprise agreements and contemporary employment practices.
Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and providing strategic ER advice.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Desirable
Experience representing organisations before the Fair Work Commission or other industrial tribunals.
Experience supporting enterprise bargaining and agreement implementation.
Previous experience within health, government or other highly regulated environments.
Benefits of Working at RMH
Salary packaging options – increase your take-home pay by up to $12,000 tax free.
5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADOs for full-time employees.
17.5% annual leave loading.
Discounted health and fitness memberships through Fitness Passport.
Access to excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities.
Interested?
If you're looking for an opportunity where your employee relations expertise will influence organisational outcomes, support leaders and contribute to a positive workplace culture, we'd love to hear from you.
