Schnitz is looking for an Associate Legal Counsel – Employment to help shape the future of workplace compliance across our growing business.
This newly created role offers a unique blend of employment law, industrial relations, workplace compliance, investigations and commercial legal support. Working closely with our Legal Counsel and General Manager – Commercial, you'll take ownership of key compliance programs, provide trusted legal advice and partner with teams across the business to protect our people, support our Franchise Partners and minimise organisational risk.
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Monitor compliance with the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, Respect@Work and other employment legislation.
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Develop and manage Schnitz Group's compliance framework, including education, monitoring, audits and remediation.
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Design and coordinate payroll compliance, time and attendance and workplace compliance audit programs across company-owned and franchise restaurants.
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Develop, review and maintain employment, industrial relations and WHS policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
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Lead workplace investigations, employee relations matters and dispute resolution, including Fair Work Commission preparation where required.
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Coordinate and deliver workplace relations, compliance and WHS training for Franchise Partners, Restaurant Managers and Support Office teams.
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Oversee the Schnitz WHS Management System and support the development of practical safety frameworks, compliance tools and advisory resources.
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Partner with cross-functional teams to identify, manage and mitigate workplace risks.
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Support strategic projects by ensuring employment law and compliance obligations are met.
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Provide commercial legal support, including legal research, contract administration and preparation of legal documentation.
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
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A Law degree and admission to legal practice.
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1–3 years experience in Employment Law, Industrial Relations or Employee Relations, gained either in private practice or managing employment law, ER or IR matters within a franchise, retail or multi-site hospitality environment.
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Previous experience managing employment law, ER or IR matters within a franchise or multi-site retail or hospitality environment is essential.
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Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, Respect@Work reforms, vulnerable worker protections and workplace compliance.
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Experience conducting workplace investigations, managing employee relations matters and supporting workplace compliance programs.
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Excellent stakeholder management, communication and conflict resolution skills.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and compliance projects.
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A practical, commercially minded approach with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business.
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WHS qualifications or experience will be highly regarded.
There's more to Schnitz than seriously good food. Join a supportive team, enjoy hybrid working, collaborate across the business, fuel up with free coffee and soft drinks, and celebrate our wins with monthly wind-down sessions - all while building your career with a growing Australian brand.
