Industrial Relations Specialist

The Opportunity

Infinite Aged Care are in growth mode – and with growth comes opportunity

.We are seeking a passionate and experienced Industrial Relations (IR) Specialist to join our People & Culture team in our National Support Office on the Gold Coast. This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to lead and support the organisation’s industrial relations agenda. Reporting to our People Services Manager within a purpose-driven, fast-paced aged care provider, you will thrive on providing expert industrial relations guidance, driving proactive compliance and ensuring organisational readiness in response to evolving legislation and employment practices

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Our Ro

le
As a trusted advisor and strategic partner, your role wi

• ll:Provide expert advice on awards, enterprise agreements, and employment legislati
• on.Support complex case management, including grievances and change process
• es.Lead IR policy development and prevention strategies, including sexual harassment complian
• ce.Assist in enterprise bargaining processes and build strong relationships with unio
• ns.Oversee employment contract governance and contribute to legal review process
• es.Partner with Payroll and Workforce Optimisation to ensure that workforce systems correctly reflect industrial instrument entitlements, interpretations and compliance requiremen
• ts.Conduct audits and reviews of role classifications and contract typ
• es.Monitor regulatory changes and lead implementation of required updat
• es.Contribute to acquisition integration, change planning, and workforce consultati

on.
About

you
You’re a confident communicator, trusted advisor, and detail-oriented IR professional with a strong understanding of Australia’s industrial relations framework. You enjoy translating complex obligations into practical, compliant processes and building capability across the organisa

tion.To succeed in this role, you will

• have:Tertiary qualification in Industrial Relations, HR or related f
• ield.At least 3–5 years’ experience in IR or employment relations in a complex or regulated indu
• stry.Proven ability to interpret and apply legislation, awards, and enterprise agreem
• ents.Experience working with HR/payroll systems to ensure system-based compli
• ance.Strong capability in policy leadership, contract review, and cross-functional collabora
• tion.Demonstrated experience in managing legislative updates and implementing organisation-wide respo

nses.
Who a

re we?
Infinite Aged Care is a leading provider of residential aged care services with 17 facilities across Australia. We are passionate about aged care, delivering the highest level of service to our residents and creating long lasting memories. We readily offer our employees the opportunity to broaden their skills and achieve their potential. Residential Care Services Locations | Aged Care Facilities | Infinite Care (infin8care.c

om.au)
Why work

• for us?
  Strong mentorship and support from an experienced P&C and Le
• gal team.Employee Referral program that enables you to earn extra income tapping your local
• networks.Support for flexibility, including a hybrid work arr
• angement.A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture where people tr
• uly care.Grow with us – we are rapidly e
• xpanding!We are not your average aged care provider – help us Make Aged Care Great and make a real difference in people

’s lives

• .
  Benefits
  Fitness Passport to access discounted fitness and wellbein
• g sessions.Access to in-house and online training programs - FREE to all
• employees.Access to our EAP and Flare (employee
• discounts).Work-Rite Micro professional development - FREE to all