Take hold of a monster opportunity and join our Performance, Reward and Governance team as a Manager – Employee Relations and Safety Operations.  If you’re a good fit for this role and live in Brisbane, we’d love you to apply.

Why join us?

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

About the role

We’re all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager – Employee Relations and Safety Operations to join our team.

The Manager – Employee Relations and Safety Operations is responsible for leading a team of Employee Relations and Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) professionals who provide operational support and advice across all areas of ART.

Day to day, you'll:

• Lead and supervise the provision of Employee Relations advice and coaching to ensure compliance with industrial instruments, policies and legislation;
• Oversee ART’s response to claims in the Fair Work Commission and other industrial tribunals;
• Guide the delivery of WH&S advice, coaching, investigations, and WH&S incident management;
• Oversee the management of Rehabilitation and Return to Work processes and Workers’ Compensation claims;
• Manage vendor relationships, including ART’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Ensure the provision of timely, legally accurate and commercially sound advice to stakeholders;
• Build strong relationships with People Leaders and the broader People and Culture team;
• Build and lead a high performing and engaged team, aligned with ART’s purpose and culture; and
• Promote a safe, inclusive and healthy work environment, proactively managing risks.

This role is a permanent opportunity. 

About you

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:  

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of Australian industrial and employment law and processes.
• Extensive knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, Codes of Practice and risk management frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in case management, providing escalated support and guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation, including the ability to influence and negotiate outcomes at all levels.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you’ll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Apply online now

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close Sunday, 8th June 2025. 

We don’t want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you’ll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you’ve made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.