About your new role
The Senior Workplace Relations Adviser provides a client-focussed high quality workplace relations consultancy service to meet the strategic and service delivery objectives identified in Council’s Corporate Plan and People Plan.
The role provides City leaders with specialist knowledge, advice and support regarding employee relations issues, case management, industrial relations advice, performance improvement and best practice as well as providing representation and advocacy in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.
Key Responsibilities
We’re looking for people who have:
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply
To submit your application, please respond to the questions below. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Multiple positions may be available through this recruitment process. Appointment level and remuneration will be determined based on the successful applicant’s skills, experience and demonstrated capability. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Dylan Stoddart
Contact Email dstoddart@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Tuesday 20th January 2026 11:59pm
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.