Employee Relations Adviser

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

The Employee Relations team has a fixed term opportunity for an Adviser to join their team from 1 December 2025 to 31 December 2026 (13 months).

Your opportunity

Reporting to the Principal Adviser Employee Relations you'll provide guidance on a range of employee relations issues, including Enterprise Agreement interpretation, dispute resolution, and workplace investigations.

You can expect some of the responsibilities of the role to include:

• Provide expert HR, industrial relations, and employment law advice to leaders and employees.
• Manage complex performance and conduct issues, including investigations and dispute resolution.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to implement effective People and Culture practices.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to HRM process improvements and capability development.

About you:

• Experience or understanding of the interpretation of Enterprise Agreements
• General understanding of FWC-related processes, including unfair dismissals and general protections
• Generalist HR experience, including workplace investigations & disciplinary outcomes.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with effective planning, organisation and time management.
• Can work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrate an ability to remain maintain professionalism during sensitive or difficult situations and conversations.

For further information please read the Position Description *click here*

Benefits that count:

• Hybrid work from home arrangements
• AS5 position
• Collaborative and engaged team environment

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Please apply to Employee Relations Adviser via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Thursday 30th October 2025.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.


Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.

We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences.  We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Theresa Dickson via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Theresa Dickson with your specific enquiry to Theresa.Dickson@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.