- Apply your SCHADS Award expertise to provide trusted advice and build leaders
- Permanant Part Time Role | 3 Days a Week (Mon, Wed and Fri)
- Woolloongabba Office | Rotating Parking Roster | Close to Public Transport
Employment Relations Advisor
Permanent Part-Time | Woolloongabba QLD
Spinal Life Australia is a leading not-for-profit NDIS provider supporting people with spinal cord injuries to live with independence and choice. As we continue to grow across Queensland and Western Australia, we are seeing an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our People and Culture Team.
This is a newly created role for someone who has solid experience in the SCHADS award, understands the complexity of working within the community services sector. We are looking for someone who can navigate sensitive workplace matters with skill and care, while keeping our people and our mission front of mind.
About the Role
Reporting to the CHRO, the Employee Relations Advisor will provide specialist ER/IR expertise across the organisation. You will play a critical role in supporting leaders, protecting the organisation and contributing to a health, high-performing workplace culture.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering expert guidance and practical support on employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary issues, performance management and other sensitive workplace concerns.
- Managing and facilitating workplace investigations, ensuring matters are assessed thoroughly and fairly, providing well-founded recommendations on appropriate outcomes.
- Analysing workforce data and employee insights to identify emerging trends, inform decision-making and contribute to a positive and high-performing workplace culture.
- Strengthening leadership capability by developing and delivering targeted training, resources and coaching to support effective people management.
- Acting as a representative for Spinal Life Australia in dealings with industrial tribunals and regulatory authorities.
- Supporting the design, enhancement and implementation of employee and industrial relations policies, frameworks, processes and systems that align with legislative requirements and contemporary best practice.
About You
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of the SCHADS award is imperative to the role.
- Relevant qualification Human Resources, Industrial/Employee Relations, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in employee and industrial relations and relevant employment legislation.
- Proven experience managing complex employee relations matters, including performance management, misconduct, grievances and workplace conflict.
- Strong workplace investigation skills, with the confidence to assess objectively and provide practical, risk-based recommendations.
- Experience representing organisations in matters involving industrial tribunals and regulatory bodies.
Why Spinal Life Australia?
- Work for a purpose-driven not-for-profit making a real difference in the lives of people with disability.
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year — increasing your take-home pay.
- A collaborative, values-led team culture that genuinely cares about its people.
- Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.
How to Apply
If you are ready to bring your ER expertise to a team where your work truly matters, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 07 3435 3292.
Spinal Life Australia is committed to building an inclusive workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of disability.
