• Full Time, Permanent role
• Location: Sydney or Brisbane Locations + Work from Home!
• Great salary + Superannuation + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need 

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

As the Employee Relations Manager you will be responsible for leading the Industrial Relations and Remuneration & Benefits functions to deliver specialised services, provide strategic and operational advise supporting managers, staff and enabling functions, while managing a team of specialists within the function.

This exciting role will see you work within a team of SME’s who strive to deliver strong results for the organisation and will manage the IR and Remuneration and Benefits framework, ensuring fit for purpose, industry benchmarked roles, remuneration, policies and terms & conditions of employment in a complex environment governed by Mission Australia’s EBA, non-award roles and other modern awards where applicable.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the IR Business Partner and Remuneration & Benefits Teams
• Support the capability within the team and provide opportunities for career progression
• Establish, review and maintain Key Performance Indicators for the team that support MA’s Strategic Priorities and businesses requirements
• Ensure the policy and procedure framework supports business operations and is compliant with employment law
• Manage and advise on industrial instruments such as enterprise agreements, common law contracts, and modern awards
• Represent MA in discussions, negotiations and hearings with Unions, State and Federal based Tribunals and Commissions, the Fair Work Ombudsman and external legal/consulting firms
• Be the escalation point for complex matters and issues and respond to staff grievances as required
• Monitor the IR Partnering and Remuneration team budget and authorise team expenditure in accordance with Mission Australia policy and procedure
• Develop strong and collaborative working relationships with the People Leadership team, Payroll and other support functions across MA to ensure high quality and advice and support are provided

Requirements for Success

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Industrial Relations or Employment Law
• Demonstrated experience in Employee Relations/Remuneration function in a large organisation, with not-for-profit experience being an advantage
• Advanced knowledge and understanding in interpreting Australian employment law including awards, enterprise agreements, legislation, and regulations
• Demonstrated experience in job evaluation methodology
• High level ability to influence, consult and negotiate with staff, managers and unions at all levels and deliver pragmatic solutions to problems
• Strong engagement skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships with staff and internal and external stakeholders
• Be a positive team leader who looks for ways to improve current work practices

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. 

Our culture  

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve. 

 We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. 

 Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

 We encourage applications from people with disability and Indigenous Australians.

If you have a disability and need support to submit your application, please email [email protected]. 

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers 
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

How to Apply 

View the  Position Description - ER Manager.pdf and click “Apply now”. We will respond to your application.  

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you