• Permanent | Part-Time 22.8 hours per week
• Level 8 | Salary: $118,597 - $125,629 (pro-rata)*, plus superannuation
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Vacancy 133/2025

The opportunity

We are in the market for a suitably qualified, motivated and enthusiastic Industrial Relations Legal Specialist to provide specialist advice on industrial relations matters in the workplace.

Working as part of the People Services team, the Industrial Relations Legal Specialist will be responsible for researching and providing complex legal advice to the Manager People Services and Director Business Services on current employment and industrial matters for the City. You will monitor organisational change processes and undertake complex investigations for disciplinary and/or complaints and assist in negotiations and consultations with unions and other external bodies. You will also provide advice and support in the development and implementations of the City’s Workforce Plan, Industrial Agreement and policies.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor of Laws degree (mandatory) and practising certificate (or willingness and ability to obtain)
• 7 years’ experience working in HR / IR, preferably in a Local Government and/or unionised environment.
• Ability to investigate employee matters in relation to employee complaints or other disputes.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, general employment law and HR best practice.
• Sound analytical, interpretive, problem-solving, and dispute resolution skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritise requests while maintaining high standards and accuracy.
• Ability to coach, lead and educate leaders around good people practice.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation and regulation

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Alison Buttle, Manager People Services on (08) 9550 3847.

Closing date

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

Additional information

• All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
• *The salary for this role commences at step 1, with potential for movement within the range based on demonstrated skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occurs at the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with the Industrial Agreement.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
• This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
• To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer