IR Advisor

• True IR advisory role in a purpose-led NFP organisation.

About Our Client

Our client is a values-led not-for-profit organisation. They provide specialist advisory services to a broad stakeholder network and are recognised for their collaborative approach, strong sector relationships, and commitment to supporting best-practice people, compliance, and governance outcomes.

Job Description

• Provide advice on industrial relations, employment legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements
• Support leaders with complex employee relations matters, performance issues, and workplace risk
• Interpret legislation and industrial instruments to deliver practical business outcomes
• Assist with enterprise bargaining, policy development, and compliance initiatives
• Develop resources, guidance materials, and stakeholder communications
• Facilitate training and workshops on workplace relations topics

The Successful Applicant

A successful IR Advisor should have:

• Demonstrated experience in an Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, Workplace Relations, or HR Advisory role
• Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements
• Ability to interpret legislation and provide practical, commercially sound advice
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders through complex workplace matters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and public speaking experience is highly regarded
• Ability to prioritise competing requests, work independently, and know when to seek specialist input
• Permanent Australian working rights and local IR experience

The role would suit someone who enjoys consulting, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving. Success isn't about having all the answers immediately; it's about building credibility, asking the right questions, understanding the issue, and providing practical advice that stakeholders can rely on.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position within the not-for-profit sector.
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful work.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (after 3-months probation).
• Free on-site parking.
• Paid parental leave.
• Exposure to complex IR, ER, compliance, and governance matters.
• High level stakeholder engagement and advisory responsibility.

If you enjoy the advisory side of IR and like dealing with a range of stakeholder rather than supporting just one business, this might be your next opportunity. You're essentially the go-to person for workplace relations advice, EBA support, compliance and governance matters across a diverse portfolio, with plenty of autonomy and stakeholder interaction.If this role aligns with your skills and career goals, we encourage you to apply.