Be at the centre of complex, high‑impact employee relations work—where your expertise shapes fair outcomes, strong governance, and a positive workplace culture across Australian Retirement Trust!

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

As an Employee Relations Specialist (Operations), you’ll be at the centre of resolving complex, high‑impact people matters across Australian Retirement Trust, partnering closely with People & Impact and business leaders to deliver fair, pragmatic outcomes. This role is primarily focused on operational ER case support, while also contributing to broader strategy and governance initiatives as needed. You’ll apply your strong employment law expertise and sound judgement to guide leaders through sensitive issues, ensuring consistent and compliant outcomes. It’s a role where you can influence culture at scale—driving compliance, identifying trends, and modelling ART’s values of courage, empathy and excellence.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Providing operational ER support and advice on complex matters including performance, complaints and investigations, disciplinary matters, long‑term absence, restructures, and disputes
• Ensuring compliance with, and consistent application of, the Enterprise Agreement
• Developing pragmatic solutions to complex ER issues, balancing legal requirements, operational priorities and people leadership needs
• Representing the organisation at the Fair Work Commission and other tribunals
• Driving a strong culture of compliance with relevant employment legislation
• Analysing ER trends and patterns to inform continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting relationships with key third parties, including unions

This is a permanent opportunity based in Brisbane. 

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:

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering employee relations support within a large or complex organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of enquiries and end‑to‑end ER case management, balancing pace with quality and consistency.
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation, with the ability to interpret and apply it in practical, business‑focused ways.
• Confidence interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements and other industrial instruments, and providing clear, pragmatic advice to leaders and HR.
• Experience facilitating meetings, including complex or sensitive discussions, to drive fair and timely outcomes.
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a calm, solutions‑focused approach under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills, enabling you to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.
• A values‑driven approach, demonstrating courage, empathy and excellence in everything you do

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 by 23rd February 2026.

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.