Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Corporate and Business Strategy
Management Level
Senior Manager
& Summary
As a Workplace Relations and Ethics Senior Manager, you’ll play a vital role in protecting outpeople, culture and reputation by providing trusted advice and leading the resolution of complex and sensitive workplace matters. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and teams across the firm to ensure fair, ethical, and well-informed outcomes.
Why PwC?
At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health - giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.
Join a global community of more than 370,000 peoplewho value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future
What you’ll do:
Lead complex workplace investigations from initial assessment through to outcome.
Provide trusted advice on workplace relations, conduct, ethics and employee matters to senior leaders.
Analyse complex evidence, including digital data, communications, and other forensic material, to establish facts and form outcomes.
Coach and support the broader Workplace Relations and Ethics team.
What we’re looking for
Core skills
Extensive experience leading complex end to tend workplace investigations
Strong capability in forensic investigation and evidence analysis.
Proven ability to assess risk, exercise sound judgement and provide clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Strong capability in stakeholder management, communication with the ability to navigate sensitive and highly confidential matters.
Desirableskills
Experience in professional services, legal regulatory or other complex corporate environments.
Relevant qualifications in workplace relations, investigations, law, HR or related discipline.
Don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply. We value all forms of experience thatmay be transferrable and relevant
What you’ll gain:
Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
A culture valuing diverse perspectives, empowering leaders to drive innovation and collaboration, learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity
Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work, balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping.
We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.
This role is being offered as a 12-month max term contract.
Ready to grow here and go further?Join PwC Australia as a Senior Manager and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.
We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristicand to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.
No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications directly from individuals.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Complaint Management, Confidential Information Handling, Conflict Resolution, Contract Dispute Resolution, Contract Interpretation, Creativity, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Disciplinary Procedures, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Data Management, Employee Relations, Employee Relations Program Development, Employee Surveys, Employee Terminations, Handling Sensitive Information, Human Resources (HR) Policies, Human Resources (HR) Project Management {+ 17 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
September 30, 2026

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