Senior Specialist Employee Relations

• Shape strategy, lead enterprise bargaining, partner with stakeholders, and make a real impact while empowered by an inclusive, energised and fun ER team
• Permanent full time opportunity with flexibility to consider part time applicants  
• Fully flexible hybrid work with a home base in any Australian location  
• Offering salary starting $155k + Super + Salary packaging 

Discover life-giving possibilities

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.
 

About the role  

Join a highly engaged and dynamic People & Culture (P&C) team that is driving cultural change across the organisation and operates with contemporary thinking. We’re looking for an experienced ER professional who is passionate about enabling business strategy through proactive, holistic advice. 

Through internal career development this exciting ER role has become available. During the past 3 years the ER team have delivered an ambitious ER Strategy which we continue to build on.  As part of our team, you’ll provide end-to-end guidance that goes beyond compliance—considering cultural and wellbeing impacts in every recommendation. You’ll think creatively and boldly. Reporting into the Director of ERR, you’ll partner with leaders to resolve complex matters, foster positive workplace relationships, and support initiatives that align with our strategic goals and values.  

Key aspects of the role 

• Deliver holistic ER advice that balances legal, cultural, and wellbeing considerations.
• Lead EA negotiations with consideration of psychosocial hazards.
• Represent Lifeblood in the Fair Work Commission and other tribunals.
• Steer P&C and the organisation through case management.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, enabling them to make informed decisions that support both people and business outcomes.
• Contribute to projects that reflect contemporary ER practices and innovative thinking.
• Collaborate with the P&C team to embed cultural change and create an inclusive, high-performing environment. 

Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• Strong ER expertise with the ability to navigate complex issues confidently.
• A strategic mindset and commitment to enabling business objectives through people solutions.
• Experienced, creative and pragmatic thinker in enterprise bargaining.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement.
• Passion for creating a positive, inclusive culture.
• Proven collaborator and team player aligned to our values of embrace curiosity, move together, step up and show heart! 

This is a permanent role with genuine flexibility to work remotely and from Lifeblood offices. 

Benefits and Wellbeing

We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.

In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following:

• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
• Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
• Plus, many more!

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Svet on ssubotic@redcrossblood.org.au.

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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.