Senior Advisor - Employee Relations
BCEO Woolloongabba · Wooloongabba, QLD
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our team
The Employee Relations & Investigations Team provides strategic leadership and high-level advice on employment law, enterprise agreements, and workplace relations to ensure compliance with legal frameworks and industry best practices. The team manages complex workplace investigations, performance management, and dispute resolution, while also developing strategies for enterprise bargaining negotiations. Collaborating with stakeholders, the team supports organisational change processes and enhances employee engagement, ensuring alignment with Brisbane Catholic Education's culture and business priorities.
Summary
- Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Fulltime |Flexible working arrangements available)
- Salary: $137,561 - $152,836 plus super
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Status: Full Time Fixed Term | 8 Months | April - December 2026
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Ad Close date: 27 April 2026
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Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will:
- Advising senior managers, school leaders, and principals on a wide range of employee relations and professional standards matters to achieve resolution and build capacity
- Create and maintain credible relationships with key stakeholders to identify and analyse complex matters, providing recommendations to inform BCE’s position and support decision-making
- Prepare specialised and technical reports, committee papers, and undertake research, analysis, and interpretation of legislation and case law
- Establish, build, and maintain internal and external relationships to share professional knowledge and deliver business outcomes
- Negotiate and liaise with employee organisations and representatives to resolve issues and mitigate risks
- Build capability within and across business areas by developing resources and providing professional training to enhance leadership and management capability in employee relations and professional standards
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Leading projects to meet operational outcomes
- Analytical in your approach to problem solving
- Ability to provide subject matter expertise and transfer knowledge within the team
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Worked with multiple stakeholders and leadership teams in your area of specialty
- Tertiary qualifications in a related field (industrial relations, employment law, human resources) and/or previous experience in a similar position (highly regarded but not essential)
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children
- Current/valid Queensland Driver's Licence
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, Apply on QLD Catholic ↗