Workplace Relations Partner

QBE Insurance

Workplace Relations Partner managing complex employee relations cases and projects. Collaborating within a hybrid work environment at QBE with a focus on workplace relations frameworks.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations and Employment Law, providing people-centred advice and guidance on complex workplace issues. Capable of managing change and leading projects while fostering collaboration and effective communication across teams.

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Employee Relations ManagementEmployment Law ExpertiseProject LeadershipCoaching SkillsStakeholder Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Workplace Relations Case ManagementEmployee Relations FrameworksGovernance MaintenanceChange ManagementProject Management

Soft Skills

Collaboration SkillsInfluencing SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Tertiary Qualifications in HRTertiary Qualifications in Law

Industry Keywords

Workplace RelationsPeople-Centred ApproachIndustrial RelationsPeople Business PartneringAUSPAC Region

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage complex conduct and other workplace relations cases adopting a people-centred and pragmatic approach
Provide advice and guidance to senior business leaders
Provide specialist support to the broader People Business Partnering and Leader Assist teams across the AUSPAC region on the management of lower risk workplace relations cases
Coach the teams on implementing contemporary practices and a people-centred approach to case management
Play a key role in employee relations projects
Identify opportunities to simplify and modernise workplace relations practices and processes across the AUSPAC region
Contribute to the uplift and maintenance of key workplace relations frameworks and governance
Provide timely support and updates to the People Business Partnering teams and other key stakeholders on key developments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience within an Employee Relations, Employment Law or as a Business Partner with Employee Relations exposure
Ability to provide people-centred and practical advice and guidance on complex and nuanced employee and industrial relations issues
Ability to manage change and lead projects involving multiple stakeholders, deliverables and collaboration with various teams
Highly effective collaboration, influencing and negotiation skills with individuals at all levels
Ability to provide effective coaching to other members of the people team
Great communication skills both written and verbal
Tertiary qualifications in HR or Law will be highly regarded, or an equivalent level of experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services