Achieve Something Great
Are you an experienced industrial relations professional with a strong legal background looking to take the next step in your career? South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Senior Industrial Relations & Legal Officer (Health Manager Level to join our high performing and collaborative People & Culture team on a temporary full-time basis. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, providing expert advice and representation across a broad range of complex and sensitive industrial and employee relations matters.
Join a thriving, high-performing People & Culture team where your expertise will directly support a diverse workforce across one of NSW’s largest Local Health Districts. You will gain exposure to senior stakeholders, strategic initiatives and system-wide issues while working on meaningful, high-impact matters. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping positive workplace outcomes, all within a flexible and supportive environment that values collaboration, growth and continuous improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic People & Culture function, delivering high-impact industrial relations and legal support within a large and complex healthcare environment.
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Influence at a strategic level – Provide expert advice on industrial and employment matters, supporting leaders to navigate complex issues and drive sound, compliant decision-making across the District.
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Diverse and challenging work – Manage industrial disputes, grievances and investigations, and represent the organisation in key tribunals, offering exposure to high-stakes and meaningful matters.
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Collaborative stakeholder engagement – Build strong relationships with unions, leaders and stakeholders, contributing to positive workplace outcomes and fostering a balanced, solutions-focused culture.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate is a confident and credible industrial relations and legal professional who thrives in a complex environment, bringing strong technical expertise and a practical, solutions-focused approach to navigating challenging workplace matters.
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Strong legal and IR capability – Qualified in Law with eligibility to hold an unrestricted practising certificate in NSW, and proven experience across industrial relations, employment law and dispute resolution within complex organisations.
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Trusted advisor and advocate – Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders, build strong relationships with unions, and represent matters in tribunals and formal proceedings.
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Practical and outcomes-focused – A sound understanding of the NSW industrial relations system, combined with strong professional judgement and the ability to deliver balanced, pragmatic solutions to complex and sensitive issues.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
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Qualifications in law from an Australian Tertiary Institution or a comparable overseas qualification, plus a current unrestricted NSW Law Society practicing certificate (or evidenced entitlement to hold such a practicing certificate).
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Demonstrated sound knowledge of the NSW Industrial Relations system.
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Proven experience in Human Resources and Industrial negotiations and in providing sound advice on related matters.
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Demonstrated experience in providing legal advice and representation, including in presenting matters before Industrial and other Tribunals.
Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P. Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted. Demonstrated experience in providing legal advice and representation, including in presenting matters before Industrial and other Tribunals.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
