Industrial Relations Partner - Multiple roles
Drive transformation under our Group IR strategy, bringing it to life for our business units, people partners and leaders
24 months maximum term contract opportunity
Hybrid role based in Bella Vista, Sydney! Free onsite parking available
We are Woolworths Group
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
What you'll do
We are hiring multiple Industrial Relations roles to join our People team and drive our strategic, group-wide IR transformation, shifting our approach from reactive to proactive, with a focus on building organisational leadership capability.
In playing a role to deliver our refreshed three-year Group IR strategy, you will empower our leaders to foster a high-trust team culture including:
Lead the development and delivery of Group IR initiatives in an operationally diverse environment, while contributing to broader organisational strategy and workforce outcomes.
Serve as a trusted advisor to operational leadership, guiding workforce strategy, organisational transformation, and performance efficiency.
Build relationships with peers, leaders, industry groups and other external stakeholders to influence IR outcomes
Serve as a trusted advisor to operational leadership, guiding workforce strategy, organisational transformation, and performance efficiency.
What you’ll bring
Industrial Relations expertise in complex and unionised organisations undergoing change and transformation.
Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking capability and ability to balance legal, operational and business considerations.
Proven ability to work with and influence internal and external stakeholders, including People Leaders, Business Leaders, Legal Team and Unions.
An understanding of relevant Australian employment legislation and experience in employment law or industrial relations, including managing disputes with the Fair Work Commission.
You might have experience as a private practice or in-house lawyer, but this is not essential.
What you’ll experience
A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.
A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.
Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
Opportunity to salary sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary. This can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc.
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
See how we’re creating better experiences together, for a better tomorrow.
