Manager – Workplace Relations

Prior experience leading enterprise agreement bargaining and negotiations.

Demonstrated success managing union relationships across large-scale workforces.

Extensive experience managing complex ER cases, claims and Fair Work matters.

Proven people leadership experience, including leading and developing specialist teams.

Deep knowledge of Australian employment law and industrial relations frameworks.

Strong capability in employment risk management and mitigation.

High-level judgement and decision-making in complex environments.

Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability.

A commercial mindset with the ability to balance risk and business outcomes.

A leadership style that empowers your team to thrive and grow, whilst driving consistency and operational excellence.

Why David Jones

This is more than a specialist workplace relations role — it is an opportunity to shape how David Jones manages employment risk, engages its workforce and partners with leaders to navigate complex people matters. You will join a business continuing to invest in its future, customer experience and people, and a culture built around being Customer Obsessed, Inclusive, Empowered and Innovative.

You will also have access to benefits that support life inside and outside work, including:

• Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team, focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand

• A competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives

• Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance

• Parental leave policy of 18-weeks paid leave for the primary carer, and 3-weeks paid leave for the supporting partner

• Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits

• An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work

• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program

• Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices, driving change in the retail landscape

• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions