Employment Relations Manager

APA

Employment Relations Manager leading complex ER matters and governance. Advising APA’s energy infrastructure business across Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in Australian employment relations, with a strong working knowledge of the Fair Work framework and experience managing complex employment matters. Proven ability to design and implement effective employment relations frameworks while providing expert advice and building stakeholder relationships.

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Australian Employment Relations ExpertiseFair Work Framework KnowledgeComplex Employment Relations ManagementStakeholder Management SkillsEmployment Relations Framework Design

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Hard Skills

Employment Relations FrameworksWorkplace InvestigationsDispute ResolutionLitigation StrategyFair Work Commission ProceedingsEnterprise AgreementsModern AwardsGovernance ModelsCase Management PracticesRegulated Environment Experience

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementInfluencing SkillsCoaching SkillsAdvisory SupportCommercial Judgement

Industry Keywords

Organisational ChangeUnionised EnvironmentInfrastructure-Intensive EnvironmentMajor ProjectsBackground Vetting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of APA's employment relations frameworks, policies, governance and case management practices
Ensure compliance with employment legislation, enterprise agreements and organisational policies
Lead complex employment relations matters, including workplace investigations, disputes, litigation strategy and Fair Work Commission proceedings
Provide expert employment relations advice to the People, Safety and Culture Team and business leaders
Act as the escalation point for complex employment relations matters
Partner with Legal, Risk and business stakeholders to manage employment-related risks associated with organisational change, major projects and mergers and acquisitions
Lead and support the ER Advisor
Build and embed a fit-for-purpose employment relations capability across the organisation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep expertise in Australian employment relations
Strong working knowledge of the Fair Work framework, enterprise agreements and modern awards
Proven experience managing complex and high-risk employment relations matters, including workplace investigations, disputes, litigation and Fair Work Commission proceedings
Experience in a regulated, unionised or infrastructure-intensive environment
Exposure to major projects, organisational change initiatives and complex workforce matters
Demonstrated success designing, implementing or embedding employment relations frameworks, governance models or case management practices within a complex organisation
Strong commercial judgement balancing legal risk, operational requirements and strategic business outcomes
Highly developed stakeholder management and influencing skills
Experience coaching, challenging and partnering with senior leaders
Proven experience building employment relations capability through coaching, guidance and trusted advisory support
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia
Candidates are subject to background vetting, including Police checks, before and during employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive remuneration
Employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Wellbeing initiatives
18 weeks of parental leave, including superannuation
Targeted career development programs
Inclusive and equal opportunity workplace