Senior Workplace Relations Advisor

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Senior Workplace Relations Advisor to join our client’s team based in Darlington. This position is a contract role for 12 months initially, with the view to be extended and pays $100 per hour + Super.

7 hours a day / 35 hours a week

About the Role

As a Senior Workplace Relations Advisor, you will provide expert advice and support on a wide range of workplace relations matters. You will lead workplace investigations, support early conflict resolution, and contribute to the development of workplace relations policies and education initiatives that strengthen HR capability across the organisation.

This role requires a confident professional who can manage sensitive matters, work closely with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert and timely advice on workplace relations matters in line with organisational policies and employment legislation.
• Lead preliminary assessments and formal investigations into workplace relations issues, including reviewing documentation and interviewing staff.
• Support early intervention strategies to prevent and resolve workplace conflicts effectively.
• Partner with HR teams to deliver best practice workplace relations support across the organisation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of workplace relations policies and procedures.
• Deliver education sessions and training programs to build capability within HR teams and people managers.
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and service delivery.
• Ensure legislative compliance, accurate reporting, and adherence to organisational standards.
• Support planning, monitoring, and management of work area resources and budgets where required.
• Provide guidance to management and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong experience in workplace relations, employee relations, or industrial relations.
• Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive workplace matters and investigations.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments, and HR best practices.
• Experience engaging with HR teams, unions, legal representatives, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Experience conducting formal workplace investigations (desirable).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.