ER IR Business Partner

One of our cultural mindsets is authentic dialogue and authenticity; Bring your authentic self to work at Engineers Australia! We offer meaningful, purpose-driven work. Our people work to support the engineering profession that shapes the very world we live in. With more than 144,000 members, Engineers Australia is the voice of the profession, and we need you to help us drive mutual value for our members and industry partners.

About The Role

The ER/IR Business Partner provides expert employment relations advice to leaders and employees while supporting the broader Business Partner team. The role focuses on managing employment risks and enabling informed decision-making through strong knowledge of legislation, governance, and complex people matters. It works closely with People Leaders, Business Partners, and Governance & Legal teams to ensure all employee and volunteer matters are handled consistently, fairly, and in compliance with legal requirements.

Location

Preferred locations are Melbourne or Sydney

In This Role You Will

• Act as a subject matter expert in Employee & Industrial Relations, providing strategic advice across the organisation
• Lead and manage complex employee matters (misconduct, performance, investigations, disciplinary actions) and Fair Work cases
• Interpret and ensure compliance with employment legislation, awards, agreements, and governance frameworks
• Represent the organisation in industrial matters, disputes, and external proceedings while mitigating risk
• Drive continuous improvement through IR projects, trend analysis, and partnership with Governance & Legal (including volunteer matters)

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Strong expertise in employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act and modern awards
• Proven ability to provide clear, confident, and practical ER/IR advice
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, sensitive, and high-risk employee relations matters
• Effective in partnering with senior leaders and influencing decision-making
• Solid understanding of governance, risk, and compliance environments, with exposure to not-for-profit or volunteer-based organisations desirable
• Please refer to the supporting documents to review the full success profile and measures of success in this role (on our careers website)

Why work for Engineers Australia?

• People are at the heart of what we do and why we do it.
• Enjoy competitive remuneration and salary packaging that recognises your expertise and contributions
• Generous paid leave options including 15 days of Personal Leave and 3 days of Life Leave
• Achieve a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working model, ensuring your personal well-being complements your professional fulfillment
• Unlock career growth prospects, as we invest in you and provide avenues for advancement in EA.
• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture that supports you to lead and achieve
• Proud AWEI Bronze Employer Award winner (2023–2029), championing a safe and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ employees.

Ready to apply?

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your cover letter and resume by 03 July 2026 . This position is subject to both a National Police Check and Reference Check.

Diversity, Inclusion And Your Privacy

Engineers Australia embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging and are committed to building a team that represents the communities that we live in and creating a safe inclusive environment for our people. We are a flexible workplace, please talk to us about your flexible working needs during our recruitment process. Our commitment to inclusivity means that we will work with you to ensure that your experience with us is accessible and welcoming. If you need any reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential functions of the role, please know that we are here to support you. Please feel free to reach out to our Talent Team at [email protected] , our dedicated point of contact for all accommodation-related matters. At Engineers Australia, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for our success. We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disabilities, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other culturally diverse backgrounds. We look forward to welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and providing necessary support where needed to ensure a level playing field for all applicants. Please visit Engineers Australia’s website to view our Privacy Policy in relation to the collection of candidate information: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/privacy-policy

Thank you for considering a career with us.