Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers!  

At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future! With 350+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 7,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.  

As an ASX listed growth company, we’re committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.  

The Opportunity 

This role is Full-Time working 38 hours per week, on a 9-month contract, with the possibility to extend. 

Join one of Australia's leading early education providers and play a key role in supporting leaders across a large national workforce. As an Employee Relations Advisor, you will partner with stakeholders to provide practical, commercially focused advice on employee and industrial relations matters, helping to create positive workplace outcomes while minimising organisational risk.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ER professional looking to further develop their expertise in a fast-paced, multi-site environment, working alongside experienced People & Culture professionals on a broad range of complex employee relations matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and coaching to leaders on performance management, misconduct, grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace investigations.
• Interpret Awards, legislation, enterprise agreements and internal policies to deliver practical and compliant solutions.
• Manage and support employee relations cases from initial assessment through to resolution.
• Conduct investigations into workplace complaints and employee concerns, ensuring fair and objective outcomes.
• Partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders to manage complex and escalated people matters.
• Support Fair Work and other employment-related matters, including conciliations and external complaints.
• Assist with organisational projects, change initiatives, acquisitions and divestments from an ER perspective.

About You 

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years' experience in Employee Relations and/or Industrial Relations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, modern awards and ER best practice.
• Experience managing workplace investigations, performance management and employee relations matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation will be highly regarded.
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• Located in Brisbane CBD.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company 
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre. 
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more!

Find out more here: G8 Education

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we’re proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose “to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn” and guided by our values, we’re shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. 

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.  

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status. 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.