Senior Adviser, Employee Relations

Senior Adviser, Employee Relations

• 562114
• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
• Fixed Term
• Closing at: May 6 2026 - 23:55 AEST

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)

Salary package: $121,359 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full-time, Fixed-term (Until 31 December 2026)

Position overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Advisor, Employee Relations to join the People and Culture Division. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a positive and collaborative workplace culture, work on complex and meaningful ER/IR matters and build your career in a supportive and high‑performing team.

The position reports to the Senior Manager - Employee Relations, operating with a high degree of autonomy. The Employee Relations team provides expert advice and case management on a range of complex people management issues.

The Employee Relations team is part of the broader ANU People Experience team within the People and Culture Division, and in this role, you will be exposed to a range of strategic projects that will utilise your knowledge to make an impact while building expertise within a supportive and dynamic team.

Why join us?

• Make an impact: Provide advice and manage a range of interesting and complex matters. 
• Develop your expertise: Opportunity to develop and strengthen your technical skills in employee relations within a dynamic and supportive team.
• Exposure and breadth: Contribute to strategic initiatives including enterprise bargaining preparation and uplift of relevant staffing frameworks and practices across the University.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide expert advice and guidance on escalated employee relations matters including performance management, serious misconduct, disputes, grievances, review of decisions and other complex matters.
• Support and coach internal stakeholders, primarily HR Business Partners and Senior leaders, in navigating workplace matters
• Interpret and apply industrial instruments, employment law and policies.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes, and industry trends and contribute to continuous improvement across the University.
• Contribute to a range of strategic projects and initiatives.

Our ideal candidate:

• A strong background as a generalist or specialist in managing complex matters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders and employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and matters with discretion
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated qualities of professionalism and integrity.

For further information please contact Courtney Lawless, Senior Manager - Employee Relations E: courtney.lawless@anu.edu.au 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement outlining your interest and suitability for the position (no more than one page)
• A current curriculum vitae (CV). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not provide a written statement may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.