Employee Relations Advisor

BOQ Group

. Provide practical and commercially minded advice on employee relations matters .

Posted 9/17/2026contractBrisbane • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong foundation in employee relations, with the ability to manage complex cases and provide practical advice on Australian employment and industrial relations legislation. Skilled in coaching leaders and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

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Employee Relations ManagementAustralian Employment LegislationWorkplace InvestigationsCoaching LeadersStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsGrievance ManagementPerformance ManagementWorkplace InvestigationsLegislation Translation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationEffective Influencing

Industry Keywords

Industrial RelationsBackground ScreeningInclusive WorkplaceChange Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide practical and commercially minded advice on employee relations matters
Support performance, conduct and grievance matters
Conduct and support workplace investigations
Support change initiatives and industrial relations activities
Work closely with leaders, People & Culture Business Partners and key stakeholders
Coach and educate leaders on employee relations matters
Identify opportunities to continuously improve employee relations practices and processes
Manage complex employee relations cases from start to finish
Balance business outcomes with employee experience
Contribute to positive, fair, respectful and inclusive workplace outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong foundation in employee relations
Strong understanding of Australian employment and industrial relations legislation
Experience managing complex employee relations cases from start to finish
Ability to advise, coach and educate leaders
Ability to manage investigations, grievances and performance matters
Ability to translate complex legislation and risk considerations into practical advice
Clear communication and effective influencing skills
Ability to work with stakeholders ranging from frontline leaders to senior leadership and external representatives
Background screening, including identity verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, academic qualification verification and bankruptcy checks, as a condition of employment
Must share BOQ Group's values and commitment to an inclusive, respectful and high-performing workplace

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangement
Discounted financial products
Salary sacrificing options
Paid parental leave with no minimum requirements
Purchase additional annual leave
Discounted private health insurance plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
Access to employee network groups, including First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural, Gender, Early Careers, and accessibility groups
Pride in Diversity membership
Inclusive workplace and diversity initiatives