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Location: Melbourne or Sydney
Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time
Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working
We have a fixed-term opportunity for an experienced Workplace Relations professional to join our AUSPAC People Team. As part of a collaborative Workplace Relations team, you’ll make an impact where people, business and employment law intersect. You'll partner with leaders and People teams to navigate complex employment matters, manage workplace risk, and deliver practical, commercially focused outcomes.
Your responsibilities will focus on complex case management, providing employee relations advice, supporting organisational change and strengthening our workplace relations frameworks, governance and projects. Throughout your work you’ll ensure a proactive approach to risk management and stakeholder engagement.
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
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Manage complex conduct and other workplace relations cases adopting a people-centred and pragmatic approach, including providing advice and guidance to senior business leaders
Provide specialist support to the broader People Business Partnering and Leader Assist teams across the AUSPAC region on the management of lower risk workplace relations cases and coach the teams on implementing contemporary practices and a people-centred approach to case management
Play a key role in employee relations projects
Adopting an agile and continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to simplify and modernise workplace relations practices and processes across the AUSPAC region, including review of QBE policies
To be successful as a Workplace Relations Partner you will have strong experience within an Employee Relations, Employment Law or as a Business Partner with Employee Relations exposure. You will also have;
Ability to provide people-centred and practical advice and guidance on complex and nuanced employee and industrial relations issues
Ability to manage change and lead projects involving multiple stakeholders, deliverables and collaboration with various teams
Highly effective collaboration, influencing and negotiation skills with individuals at all levels
Ability to provide effective coaching to other members of the people team
Great communication skills both written and verbal
Tertiary qualifications in HR or Law will be highly regarded, or an equivalent level of experience
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Your career. At the heart of it.
Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com
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