Position:
Senior Employment Relations Consultant
Organisation Unit:
Employment Relations
Location:
NSW,QLD,VIC
Type:
Fixed Term Full-time
Closing:
07-JUN-2026
Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Job No: APTAV128999#001
- Outstanding opportunity to utilise expertise in ER and IR legislation to provide high level support and advice
- Work with a collaborative team developing and implementing ER policies that align with ACU's strategic direction and obligations
- ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
- Full time, fixed term 6 month opportunity with hybrid flexibility working at North Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane campus
About the role:
Operating within Employment Relations, the Senior Employment Relations Consultant provides high level support and advice to university management and People & Capability (P&C) staff on employment relations (ER) matters. Utilising expert knowledge in employment and industrial legislation, the position will actively contribute to the development and implementation of ER strategies, enterprise bargaining, human resources matters and other related policies and procedures in alignment with ACU's strategic direction, employer responsibilities and obligations. The Senior Employment Relations Consultant will case manage and support processes for unsatisfactory performance, misconduct and complaints including preparing misconduct investigations and representing the university at the Fair Work Commission in matters as they relate to unfair dismissal, general protections and bullying. This will also involve managing relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders particularly the relationship with unions.
For full position details, refer to the position description
Contact:
General enquiries can be sent to Tamara Talmacs, National Manager - Employment Relations at: Tamara.Talmacs@acu.edu.au
What we offer:
- The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
- Total remuneration valued to $160,162 - $170,900 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $135,360 - $144,538 (pro rata) pa (HEW 9), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
- Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
- As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process
Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:
- Resume.
- Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
- Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.
Applications close: 07-JUN-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time
Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.
Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)
Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers
ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.
About ACU:
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.
ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.
As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.
ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.