Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers!  

At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future! With 350+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 7,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.  

As an ASX listed growth company, we’re committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.  

The Opportunity 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join our People & Culture team. This is a strategic role responsible for partnering with senior leaders to deliver proactive employee and industrial relations outcomes across a national organisation.

You will provide expert advice on complex workplace matters, support organisational change initiatives, lead workforce risk and governance activities, and contribute to enterprise-wide people strategies within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex employee and industrial relations matters, workplace investigations, and employment legislation.
• Support enterprise bargaining activities, industrial relations strategy, and union engagement.
• Analyse workforce trends, risks, and emerging issues to inform business decision-making.
• Develop and maintain ER policies, frameworks, governance processes, and reporting.
• Lead and support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, redeployment, and redundancy processes.
• Coach and build capability of leaders to effectively manage people matters.
• Identify workforce risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to drive positive employee relations outcomes.

About You 

You are an experienced Employee Relations professional with strong technical expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Employment Law, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, Enterprise Agreements, and Modern Awards.
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Experience supporting enterprise bargaining and organisational change initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and report writing skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment capabilities.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Law, or a related discipline.
• A valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

 Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• Monthly RDO
• Located in Brisbane CBD
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company 
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre. 
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more!

Find out more here: G8 Education

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we’re proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose “to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn” and guided by our values, we’re shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. 

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.  

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status. 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.