Workplace Relations Business Partner - Contract
- Location:
- Berrimah, Northern Territory, Australia
- Posted:
- 19th October 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 3024031
- Varied ER/WR exposure
- Business partnering exposure working directly with leaders
- Purpose-driven organisation
Your new company
Are you an experienced HR professional looking to build your expertise in workplace and employee relations?
We are partnering with a highly regarded, purpose-driven organisation to recruit a Workplace Relations Business Partner to join its People & Culture team in Darwin.
Your new role
This is a hands-on advisory role supporting leaders and employees across a range of workplace matters including performance, probation, conduct, grievances, complaints and employee separations. Working closely with operational leaders, you will provide practical advice, manage workplace relations cases and contribute to the delivery of contemporary, fair and culturally safe people practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical workplace relations advice to employees and supervisors
- Manage a varied caseload across performance, conduct, grievances, complaints and separations
- Support and undertake workplace investigations, ensuring procedural fairness
- Prepare workplace relations correspondence and case documentation
- Support leaders with probation and performance review processes
- Facilitate workshops across People & Culture policies, procedures and processes
- Contribute to policy reviews, employee engagement initiatives and broader workplace relations projects
- Build strong working relationships with operational, regional and ranger teams
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum 3 years' experience in an HR generalist role with a strong interest in workplace relations
- Relevant qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent experience
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
- Sound organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- High levels of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Current C Class Driver's Licence
- Willingness and ability to undertake remote travel via manual 4WD or light aircraft
What you'll get in return
This is a 6-month contract for a candidate to take the next step in their HR career and build specialist expertise across workplace and employee relations.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
