Employee Relations Advisor
- Location:
- Brisbane CBD, Queensland, Australia
- Posted:
- 16th July 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 3008185
- Brisbane CBD location
- Immediate start
- Supportive team
Your new company
Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing complex employee matters? We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Employee Relations Advisor to join a large Queensland Government organisation and provide critical support during a significant workforce project.
Your new role
Reporting to the Employee & Industrial Relations team, you will play a key role in supporting complex employee matters and workforce-related investigations. Working closely with a range of stakeholders, you will help ensure accurate documentation, reporting and communication activities are delivered to a high standard
Key responsibilities will include:
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Supporting employee relations investigations and case management activities.
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Preparing accurate and defensible employee correspondence, reports and briefing materials.
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Coordinating information requests and stakeholder responses across multiple business areas.
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Monitoring and maintaining trackers, action registers, decision logs and reporting tools.
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Assisting with project coordination, milestone tracking and governance activities.
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Producing regular updates and progress reports for senior stakeholders.
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Handling sensitive employee information with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
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Providing broader employee relations support as required.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
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Previous experience in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations or complex case management environments.
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Strong ability to manage high volumes of work while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
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Experience preparing employee correspondence, reports, briefings and recommendations.
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Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret and synthesise information from multiple sources.
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Advanced Microsoft Office capabilities, particularly across Excel, Word and Outlook.
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism when managing sensitive matters.
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The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and meet competing deadlines.
What you'll get in return
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Immediate start opportunity.
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Brisbane CBD location.
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Full-time, office-based role.
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Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile workforce initiative.
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Collaborative and supportive team environment.
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Short-term contract with the possibility of providing valuable government experience.
What you need to do now
If you're an experienced Employee Relations or Industrial Relations professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications should include an updated resume outlining your relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in an interview and referee checking process.
