" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eWorkplace Relations Manager | Immediate Start | Contract\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"10409\"\u003e Business/Office Support \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"10410\"\u003e HR Business Partner \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"10411\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"10412\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 2/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e6 month FTC - Immediately available opportunity\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid and flexible working\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to $200k inclusive of super\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workplace Relations Manager to join a major Australian organisation within a complex, highly unionised environment on an initial 6 month FTC. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded WR professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands on workplace relations expertise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working closely with senior leadership, you\u0027ll play a pivotal role in shaping workplace relations frameworks, improving processes and supporting enterprise bargaining initiatives across the business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead the development and continuous improvement of workplace relations policies, frameworks and procedures.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport Enterprise Agreement negotiation planning and industrial relations strategy.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartner with senior stakeholders to provide expert advice on complex workplace relations matters.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive process improvements, workforce planning and WR capability across the business.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport Fair Work Commission matters, workplace investigations and complex case management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure compliance with employment legislation and mitigate industrial risk.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong background in Workplace Relations / Industrial Relations within a complex organisation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience developing WR policies, frameworks and processes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSound knowledge of employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements and industrial instruments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience supporting enterprise bargaining, investigations and complex ER/IR matters.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent stakeholder engagement skills with a proactive, commercially focused approach.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Why Apply? This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a large scale organisation, influencing how workplace relations is managed across the business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll gain exposure to complex industrial matters, work closely with experienced senior leaders and play a key role in driving meaningful improvements across the WR function. This role offers hybrid and flexible working.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested?\u003c/strong\u003e Apply now or reach out to Sarah Roberts at sroberts@fourquarters.com.au for a confidential discussion. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4483107\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "