The opportunity
Kinetic is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to provide expert advice, guidance and support to the CQ/SA/NT business unit. This permanent, hands‑on advisory role supports the effective resolution of employee relations matters across a large, operational and unionised workforce, while building leader capability and ensuring compliant, values‑aligned outcomes.
About the role
- Provide expert advice and guidance to regional leaders and employees on a wide range of employee relations matters, from day-to-day issues through to complex and sensitive cases
- Manage performance, disciplinary, grievance and misconduct matters, ensuring fair, timely and legally compliant outcomes
- Support and represent Kinetic in external matters, including tribunal proceedings and conciliations, and prepare high-quality written material as required
- Build strong working relationships with unions and employee representatives to support effective consultation and dispute resolution
- Support enterprise agreement negotiations, including preparation, leader support and related ER tasks
- Lead complex workplace investigations, applying sound judgement and best practice investigation principles
- Build leader capability through coaching, training and practical ER tools aligned to the Kinetic Way
- Track employee relations matters, analyse trends and provide insights and recommendations to improve outcomes and reduce risk
- Ensure ongoing compliance with workplace legislation, awards and enterprise agreements across the region
- Actively contribute to a positive workplace culture aligned with Kinetic’s values and commitment to safety, wellbeing and inclusion
About you
- Strong experience in an ER or IR advisory role within a complex or unionised environment
- Demonstrated experience managing unfair dismissal, general protections or similar external claims
- Proven capability preparing submissions and formal responses for external proceedings
- Deep working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, modern awards and enterprise agreements
- Confident advising leaders on disciplinary, performance and grievance processes
- Strengthens leader capability through coaching and practical tools to drive consistent, legally compliant outcomes
- Commercial, risk based and practical approach to workplace relations advice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of judgement, professionalism and discretion
- Able to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Organisational Psychology or a related field
- Legal Practicing Certificate highly desirable
About us:
Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our team of over 7300 people and fleet of over 4900 buses.
As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people, and our environment, we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.
How to Apply
Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and reflect the community we serve. We invite all suitably qualified persons of all sexualities, genders and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, to apply.
If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding career with us then click the 'Apply' button now!
