Head of Workplace Relations

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

We're growing our P&C team! With a significant investment in our People & Culture function, we've created multiple new positions. Explore our open roles and help us drive our culture and strategic success.
Join Nine as our Head of Workplace Relations and lead a vital team delivering seamless, impactful P&C support to our leaders. 

You'll oversee manager advisory and safety, employee relations, and the application of industrial relations, ensuring our services are user-friendly, effective, and person-centred. This role is key to optimising people solutions and fostering a compliant, positive workplace.

Day to day you will:

• Lead and mentor the Manager Advisory team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring consistent HR support.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to leaders on diverse employee matters, acting as a trusted point of contact for complex situations.
• Oversee employee and industrial relations, ensuring compliance, managing complex cases, and leading enterprise agreement negotiations.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and legal compliance, developing accessible resources for leaders.
• Guide leaders in effective performance management, promoting continuous feedback and development.
• Utilise data and insights to identify trends, inform P&C strategy, and drive continuous improvement in services and policies.
• Advocate for cultural transformation and collaborate across P&C functions to deliver seamless service, leveraging HR technology for an enhanced manager experience.

You'll be a highly skilled and supportive HR professional with a talent for guiding leaders and fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. We're looking for someone who consistently applies best practice and genuinely champions a positive employee experience.

What you’ll bring: 

• Deep expertise in HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide expert advice and coaching.
• Proficiency in employee relations, including conflict resolution and investigations.
• A talent for problem-solving, assessing complex situations and developing appropriate solutions.

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.