Job Requisition ID: 8053
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Employment Type: Full Time
Posting Date: 13 Aug 2026
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Are you an employment lawyer or ER/IR advisor looking for a fantastic frontline opportunity in public health? Use your skills and gain great experience by joining our high performing team at Monash Health, one of Victoria’s largest public health services. Work on complex ER and IR matters, with a good mix of advisory work and managing litigation.
While applications open until 30th August 2026, we will review applications as they come in so don’t wait.
Help shape positive workplace outcomes at Monash Health.
About Us
At Monash Health, we're committed to creating positive workplace experiences that enable our people to deliver exceptional care to our community.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join our Workplace Relations team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Employee Relations, you'll partner with leaders across the organisation to provide practical, compliant and people-focused employee and industrial relations advice that supports positive workplace outcomes.
Working across one of Australia's largest public health services, you'll have the opportunity to influence workplace culture, support organisational change and contribute to strategic employee relations initiatives.
About You
You'll be a trusted advisor who enjoys working in a complex environment and partnering with leaders to navigate challenging workplace matters. You'll bring sound judgement, a collaborative approach and the confidence to provide practical, risk-based advice.
In this role, you'll:
Partner with leaders and People and Culture to provide expert employee and industrial relations advice.
Advise on workplace investigations, complaints, grievances and organisational change processes.
Interpret and apply workplace legislation, enterprise agreements and case law.
Support enterprise agreement bargaining, implementation and interpretation.
Coach and influence leaders to achieve positive, fair and compliant workplace outcomes.
Develop and maintain People and Culture policies and procedures.
Support workplace disputes, including Fair Work Commission matters.
You'll also bring:
A degree in Law is highly regarded
At least five years' experience providing employment law and/or employee relations/industrial relations advice in a complex, multi-site or regulated environment.
Experience advising on workplace investigations.
Experience interpreting workplace legislation, enterprise agreements and case law.
Experience implementing enterprise agreements, with Victorian public sector experience highly regarded.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities.
A current driver's licence.
Why Us?
At Monash Health, you'll join a collaborative and supportive Workplace Relations team where your expertise will make a genuine difference.
In return, you'll enjoy:
The opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful employee relations matters.
Exposure to a large, complex and values-driven healthcare organisation.
A collaborative team that values partnership, expertise and continuous improvement.
Opportunities to grow your capability while contributing to positive workplace experiences across Monash Health.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact through trusted employee relations advice and strategic partnership, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Natasha Fletcher, Senior Manager, Employee Relations on
[email protected] or 0484 628 107.
Position Description can be found here.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system only. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’.
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: Sunday 30th August, 11.59pm
