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About the Role:
Are you an experienced workplace relations professional with a strong understanding of Australian employment law, industrial relations and the National Employment Standards? Join Curtin University and play a key role in delivering expert advice, resolving complex workplace matters and supporting fair, compliant people outcomes.
Working as part of a collaborative People and Culture team, you'll partner with leaders across the University to provide strategic workplace relations advice, manage complex employee matters and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide expert advice on workplace relations, employment legislation and Curtin's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
- Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, disputes and mediations.
- Partner with leaders to resolve workplace issues and achieve practical, compliant outcomes.
- Support enterprise bargaining and contribute to policy development and best practice.
- Collaborate with Health & Safety and the Integrity Standards Unit on psychosocial and workplace risk matters.
- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the University.
We’re looking for someone with a passion for creating a positive workplace culture and ideally, someone who has completed a relevant legal qualification or brings a strong blend of training and experience in the field.
Your responsibilities will include:
The
Senior Advisor will be responsible for offering specialist advice and support, in turn fostering productive engagement and relationships with university stakeholders. This will include managing complex issues and complaints, interpreting our University’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, and providing support to the University’s Enterprise Bargaining team to ensuring quality solutions in these cases.
The
Workplace Relations Team sits within our wider
People and Culture division, supporting through expert people policy development, providing advice to the team and the diverse range of managers and leaders across the Curtin network.
Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in workplace and industrial relations within a complex organisation.
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial instruments and enterprise agreements.
- Excellent negotiation, investigation and conflict resolution skills.
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to provide clear, practical advice.
- A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional stakeholder service.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Law will be highly regarded. Qualifications in IR, HR or related fields may be considered.
This is an excellent opportunity to apply your workplace relations expertise in a values-driven organisation where you'll influence positive people outcomes while continuing to develop your career.
Role Requirements:
- As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You:
This Fixed term G08 level role attracts a remuneration of $119, 125 – $126,950 (G08) salary plus 17% superannuation
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages
Please note that interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Sunday 26th of July 2026.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. 