About the role:
Provide advice to managers and employees regarding the prevention and resolution of grievances, union consultation, performance management processes, employment legislation and award provisions and wage negotiations. Deliver high quality industrial relations support, research, advice and analysis, to directly contribute to IR strategy, consultation and/or operations that support optimum outcomes for FRNSW in resolution of industrial relations matters. Appear before industrial tribunals to defend FRNSW in relation to individual claims and dispute matters, seek advice as appropriate in relation to industrial matters and liaise with senior executive to obtain settlement and other instructions. Advise the business on complex and contentious employee relations matters.
About you:
Essential Requirements:
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Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Senior Industrial Officer Jason Schultz on 0447 613 008.
About us:
FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW. We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.
What we can offer:
Our commitment to diversity:
Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.
We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.
If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au
How to apply:
To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
Please answer the following question. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.
1. Please outline the strengths and capabilities you possess that would make you a suitable candidate for this role. How would these strengths and capabilities be utilised to manage, coordinate and self-manage a range of IR processes and negotiations? (maximum 500 words)
Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application
Applications close: 11:55pm Tuesday 14th July 2026
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.
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