AO5 IR/ER Advisor - Contract
  • Location Northern Suburbs Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  • Posted 5th June 2026
  • Advertiser Hays - ANZ
  • Industrial & Employee Relations
  • Brisbane Northside
  • Three Months Contract

Provide expert advice across a broad range of industrial and employee relations matters

Your new company

Hays is partnering with a leading Queensland Government organisation to recruit an experienced Industrial & Employee Relations Advisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team and play a key role in managing complex workplace matters.

Your new role

In this role, you will provide expert advice across a broad range of industrial and employee relations matters. You will manage end-to-end casework and partner closely with stakeholders to deliver fair, consistent and compliant outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing employee relations cases, including discipline, grievances and performance matters
  • Providing advice on legislation, awards, policies and industrial instruments
  • Preparing high-quality documentation, including briefs, reports and correspondence
  • Supporting enterprise bargaining and consultation processes
  • Contributing to policy development and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and union representatives

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an experienced HR or IR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing sensitive and complex matters.

You will bring:
  • Experience in industrial relations, employee relations or HR
  • Demonstrated case management experience across conduct, discipline or performance
  • Strong knowledge of workplace legislation, policies and frameworks
  • Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • The ability to provide practical, risk-based advice and influence outcomes

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact employee relations matters
  • Collaborative, professional team environment
  • Exposure to a large and dynamic public sector organisation
  • Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


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