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Job type
Full-time
Location
Sydney NSW
Full job description
12-month contract role with Suncorp’s Employee Relations team
Provide proactive risk-based advice and support on complex people issues
Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne (hybrid), with 50% WFH
Suncorp is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our high performing, collaborative team as a trusted advisor to the business on a 12 month contract. Our team is responsible for providing timely and pragmatic advice on all employee relations matters, including support on escalated and complex people issues and initiatives.
What you'll do
Reporting to the Manager, Employee Relations, you will provide commercially balanced and risk conscious advice on complex people issues, by:
Acting as an escalation point and providing coaching and guidance on complex case management, including terminations, long term absenteeism and disputes.
Managing employment related claims and representing Suncorp in the Fair Work Commission and related employment tribunals.
Working across a wide range of employment matters, including enterprise agreement interpretation, legislative compliance, organisational change, complaints and investigations, workers’ compensation claims, executive matters, and third party relationship management.
Identifying and reporting on trends and emerging people risks, developing and reviewing policies for continuous improvement, and contributing to cross training and upskilling across our broader team.
What you'll bring
Tertiary qualifications in Law, Employee Relations or Human Resources (mandatory)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in employment law or employee relations, with in-house experience highly regarded
Collaborative and consultative approach, while also able to work autonomously
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including before a senior executive audience
Proven ability to efficiently manage time, work to deadlines and deliver on competing priorities.
Culture
Suncorp Group firmly believes in contributing to a more resilient Australia. This means striving to enhance the skills of our people, building stronger relationships with customers, and leveraging the power of innovation and technology.
Working as part of the Suncorp Group you will have access to an unparalleled range of job opportunities across insurance and corporate services. We promote a high-performance culture where people are rewarded for effort and dedication. We recognise and value commitment and encourage our people to maintain a healthy balance between their career and personal time. Suncorp has been awarded Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for seven years in a row.
Employee benefits | Suncorp Group
If this role sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please submit an application online today.
We believe we are at our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.
If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, or for more information please contact Melanie.young@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.
Advertised: 27 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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Job type
Full-time
Location
Sydney NSW
Full job description
12-month contract role with Suncorp’s Employee Relations team
Provide proactive risk-based advice and support on complex people issues
Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne (hybrid), with 50% WFH
Suncorp is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our high performing, collaborative team as a trusted advisor to the business on a 12 month contract. Our team is responsible for providing timely and pragmatic advice on all employee relations matters, including support on escalated and complex people issues and initiatives.
What you'll do
Reporting to the Manager, Employee Relations, you will provide commercially balanced and risk conscious advice on complex people issues, by:
Acting as an escalation point and providing coaching and guidance on complex case management, including terminations, long term absenteeism and disputes.
Managing employment related claims and representing Suncorp in the Fair Work Commission and related employment tribunals.
Working across a wide range of employment matters, including enterprise agreement interpretation, legislative compliance, organisational change, complaints and investigations, workers’ compensation claims, executive matters, and third party relationship management.
Identifying and reporting on trends and emerging people risks, developing and reviewing policies for continuous improvement, and contributing to cross training and upskilling across our broader team.
What you'll bring
Tertiary qualifications in Law, Employee Relations or Human Resources (mandatory)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in employment law or employee relations, with in-house experience highly regarded
Collaborative and consultative approach, while also able to work autonomously
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including before a senior executive audience
Proven ability to efficiently manage time, work to deadlines and deliver on competing priorities.
Culture
Suncorp Group firmly believes in contributing to a more resilient Australia. This means striving to enhance the skills of our people, building stronger relationships with customers, and leveraging the power of innovation and technology.
Working as part of the Suncorp Group you will have access to an unparalleled range of job opportunities across insurance and corporate services. We promote a high-performance culture where people are rewarded for effort and dedication. We recognise and value commitment and encourage our people to maintain a healthy balance between their career and personal time. Suncorp has been awarded Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for seven years in a row.
Employee benefits | Suncorp Group
If this role sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please submit an application online today.
We believe we are at our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.
If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, or for more information please contact Melanie.young@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.
Advertised: 27 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
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