Manager - Workplace & Employee Relations

ABOUT US
EREA is a system of Catholic schools in the Edmund Rice tradition, operating nationally. We educate over 40,000 students and employ over 4,500 people across our network. We have schools in every Australian state and territory.

EREA Colleges is the Governing Body responsible for 20 Educational Bodies operating schools or Early Learning Centres in Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory.  

ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert advice and support across multiple jurisdictions, partnering with Principals, Senior Leaders and Line Managers to deliver best-practice workplace and employee relations outcomes. Working as part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, you will gain broad exposure to all aspects of workplace, employee and industrial relations, including complex case management, workplace investigations, performance and conduct matters, dispute resolution, Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards, legislative compliance and enterprise bargaining. You will play a key role in supporting leaders to navigate complex and sensitive employment matters, strengthen contemporary workplace practices and contribute to a positive, consistent and values-led workplace culture across EREA Colleges and Early Learning Centres.

WHAT WE OFFER
As an EREA employee, you will receive:

• Attractive remuneration + salary packaging options
• Additional paid leave provisions, including a week of ex-gratia leave in December
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Connection to a national and global network of Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition

THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates must apply for this position directly to [email protected]
The position description is available on the EREA website www.erea.edu.au/hear-from-us/work-with-us

Applications must be submitted as a single PDF and include the following documentation:

1. Current resume
2. Covering letter

All applications will be acknowledged by a response email from the EREA Colleges HR mailbox. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Peter Simpson on [07 3737 6729](tel:07 3737 6729) or [email protected]

CLOSING DATE
5:00pm (AEST) Friday 16 October 2026

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREAC and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREAC’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

EREA Colleges Ltd. is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

EREAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.