Employment Relations Advisor
Beaumont People$100k
Listed 1 Oct 2026
Employment Relations Advisor | National Industry Association
- Make a genuine impact by helping members navigate workplace challenges with confidence
- Join a friendly, supportive team in a purpose-driven organisation
- Melbourne location | Free onsite parking | Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days WFH)
- Full-time, permanent opportunity | $100k-$125k + Super (depending on experience)
Our client is a respected national industry association that supports businesses across Australia through expert workplace relations advice, advocacy, training, professional development, and member services. With a strong reputation built over many years, the organisation is committed to helping members build compliant, productive workplaces while supporting the long-term success and sustainability of the industries it represents.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that delivers practical, commercially focused advice to members on a broad range of workplace matters. As an Employment Relations Advisor, you'll act as a trusted source of guidance, helping members understand their obligations, resolve workplace challenges, and make informed people management decisions. No two days are the same, with exposure to a wide variety of employment and workplace relations matters across different organisations and situations.
Whether you're building on an existing ER/HR foundation or bringing more established advisory experience, you'll be supported by an experienced team while continuing to develop your technical knowledge and advisory capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical employment relations, workplace relations and HR advice via phone and email.
- Interpret employment legislation, modern awards, and workplace policies.
- Support members with performance management, misconduct matters, workplace investigations, disputes, compliance obligations and employment-related queries.
- Build trusted relationships and serve as a key point of contact for member enquiries.
- Research workplace issues and provide clear, commercially sound recommendations.
- Develop member resources including articles, guides, templates and training materials.
- Contribute to educational content such as webinars, presentations and short training videos.
- Meaningful work supporting Australian businesses and industry professionals.
- Collaborative, high-performing team with a welcoming and supportive culture.
- Focus on quality advice and member outcomes rather than sales targets or revenue KPIs.
- Strong commitment to professional development, including training, conferences, expos and networking opportunities.
- Free onsite parking and your own office space.
- Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility and balance (3 days in office, 2 days work from home).
- Opportunity to broaden your exposure across a diverse range of workplace relations matters.
- Experience in Employment Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resources or Employment Law.
- Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and modern awards.
- Ability to interpret complex workplace issues and provide practical, solution-focused advice.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A naturally curious mindset with the confidence to ask questions and solve problems.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
- Relevant qualifications in HR, Employment Relations, Industrial Relations or Law will be highly regarded.
- Experience within a membership association, advisory environment, legal practice or professional services setting will be advantageous.
We welcome applications from candidates at various stages of their career. This opportunity would suit:
- Early-career professionals looking to build their employment relations advisory experience.
- More seasoned Employment Relations Advisors looking for a consultative role where they can make a meaningful impact.
Apply now! Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with no set closing date.
For a confidential conversation, please reach out to Nicole Dames at nicoled@beaumontpeople.com.au
At Beaumont People, we believe that a diverse workplace is a thriving workplace, and we are proud to partner with organisations that share this commitment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, and people living with disabilities.