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The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3,500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18,000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.Manager, Industrial and Employee RelationsBased in: Tweed Heads NSW, Lismore NSW, Coffs Harbour NSW, or Port Macquarie NSWFulltime, permanent position. Start date to be negotiated with the successful candidate.The RewardsSalary: Attractive salary dependent on skills and experience + 12% superannuationAdditional benefits: Salary packaging, long service leave after 5 years of continuous service, work laptop, mobile phone, company car and fuel cardWorking hours: 7hour working day, 35hour weekFlexibility: Achieve both worklife balance and the benefits of facetoface collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working modelStaff wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, free annual flu vaccinations, discounted gym and aquatic memberships through our Fitness PassportGrowth: Learning and career development opportunities.Position PurposeWorking as an integral member of the People and Culture Team, the Manager Industrial and Employee Relations is the principal strategic leader accountable for developing, governing, and executing the industrial and employee relations strategy for the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS).This senior role establishes and maintains the strategic industrial relations framework across all DLCS schools and the DLCS office, ensuring systemic compliance, effective risk mitigation, and contemporary people solutions.The position acts as the authority on the interpretation and application of all industrial instruments and employment legislation, and coleads all highstakes enterprise bargaining and advocacy processes to achieve optimal outcomes aligned with the mission and strategic objectives of the DLCS.This role supports the underlying Mission of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Lismore by delivering services that contribute to enabling students to achieve the fullness of life.Work RequirementsA current/valid Australian Driver''s Licence and eligibility to work within Australia for the period of the appointmentHold a valid NSW Working with Children Check, or ability to obtain if the successful candidateA cleared National Police Check, or ability to obtain if the successful candidateRequirement to travel between locations (as required).QualificationsTertiary qualifications in Employment Relations, Law, Human Resources or equivalent.Work ExperienceProven experience negotiating, or assisting with negotiations on enterprise agreements in a large and complex business environment (within the education sector is desirable)Proven experience in applying industrial minimums to ways of working in a collaborative and pragmatic way.Experience engaging with Unions and employees to resolve complex ER/IR situations.Key CapabilitiesDemonstrated thought leadership and comprehensive experience in the Industrial Relations system, Acts and laws, including the ability to interpret and apply complex legislation, policies and enterprise agreementsAbility to maintain confidentiality, ability to work autonomously and collaborativelyProven executivelevel credibility and advanced skills in leading and influencing strategic outcomes across multiple senior stakeholders, including the ability to achieve successful outcomes in complex, highstakes negotiationsExperienced user of HR Information Management Systems and business tools to support employment relations activities (PageUp, EmpowerHR are desirable)Attention to detail with strong planning and organisational skills.Generic CriteriaKnowledge of WHS and equity principles in the workplaceRespect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the EmployerRespect for the teachings of the Catholic Church and by conduct and lifestyle, ability to give witness to the Church''s mission.Your cover letter must address the key capabilities listed above.Applications close: 11am, Wednesday 11 February 2026Note: The advertisement closing date is subject to change without notice, and interviews may commence prior to the official closure.Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.For identified child related roles, Child Protection legislation requires preferred candidates to hold a valid NSW WWCC.An equalopportunity employer.Location: Tweed Heads, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW#J-18808-Ljbffr