Senior Employee Relations Specialist

• Based in Employee Relations in People & Culture at the City West Campus
• Full-time 2 year fixed term contract
• Salary Range: $116,320 - $130,498 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. 

Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description below to discover more about this opportunity.

The team 

This role forms part of the Discovery and Remediation Stream within the Pay Accuracy and Entitlements Program and is aligned to the People and Culture Portfolio within the University.

This role will provide role guidance, professional development, direction and coaching for up to 6 direct reports.

Our people 

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy influencing outcomes and are motivated by meaningful work, this role offers the chance to make a lasting difference. You will join a collaborative team of specialists dedicated to strengthening workplace compliance, enhancing employee trust and delivering positive change across one of Australia's newest universities.

Experience 

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience: 

• Postgraduate qualification (or progress towards) with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Providing expert employee relations or industrial relations consultancy in a large and complex organisation
• Managing complex cases, including negotiations, conciliation, dispute resolution, and workplace investigations
• Influencing and partnering with senior leaders and external stakeholders
• Preparing high-level documentation, reports, and correspondence for diverse audiences
• Interpreting and applying employment laws, regulations, and industrial instruments
• Advocating before industrial tribunals is desirable

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Launch your future with Adelaide University now 

Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload: 

• your current CV 
• a cover letter

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 30 August 2026