Head of Workplace Relations

Head of Workplace Relations

Sydney | Hybrid | Leadership Role

Confidential Enterprise Organisation

An exceptional opportunity exists to lead workplace and industrial relations strategy for a large, complex enterprise organisation operating in a highly regulated environment.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for shaping enterprise-wide workplace relations strategy, advising senior executives, and ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across a large national workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise bargaining and collective negotiations
• Develop and execute workplace and industrial relations strategy
• Provide executive-level advice on complex workplace relations matters
• Partner with senior leadership, legal, and HR to manage risk
• Engage with unions and employee representatives
• Lead investigations and dispute resolution
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation, awards, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and strengthen workplace relations frameworks and governance
• Lead and develop workplace relations capability

Requirements

• Senior ER, workplace relations or industrial relations leadership experience
• Experience operating in large, complex, or highly regulated environments
• Proven enterprise bargaining experience
• Strong knowledge of Fair Work Act and industrial frameworks
• Experience engaging with unions and managing disputes
• Executive stakeholder management capability
• Strong commercial and risk-based judgement
• High integrity and confidentiality

Why This Role

• Senior-level impact
• Enterprise scope
• Strategic leadership influence
• High visibility role
• Significant career progression opportunity

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Your HR Search Partner, Shane O'Neill 0420736144 shane@civitastalent.com