Employee Relations Manager

Job description

The opportunity Kinetic is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to provide expert advice, guidance and support to the CQ/SA/NT business unit. This permanent, hands‑on advisory role supports the effective resolution of employee relations matters across a large, operational and unionised workforce, while building leader capability and ensuring compliant, values‑aligned outcomes. About the role: - Provide expert advice and guidance to regional leaders and employees on a wide range of employee relations matters, from day-to-day issues through to complex and sensitive cases - Manage performance, disciplinary, grievance and misconduct matters, ensuring fair, timely and legally compliant outcomes - Support and represent Kinetic in external matters, including tribunal proceedings and conciliations, and prepare high-quality written material as required - Build strong working relationships with unions and employee representatives to support effective consultation and dispute resolution - Support enterprise agreement negotiations, including preparation, leader support and related ER tasks - Lead complex workplace investigations, applying sound judgement and best practice investig...