HR & Workplace Relations Consultant

Deliver training and practical HR/workplace relations advice to WA businesses

Interpret modern awards and legislation to prepare clear written advice

Manage client portfolios and help shape HR/ER capability in the field

About the Role

We're looking for a talented HR & Workplace Relations Consultant to join our growing team, supporting Western Australian businesses with practical, commercially focused people solutions.

In this client-facing consulting role, you'll partner with organisations across a wide range of industries to provide expert advice on human resources, workplace relations and employee relations matters. A key part of the role is the design and delivery of engaging workplace training programs, helping employers build capability, strengthen compliance and develop their people leaders.

Reporting to the Manager, HR & Workplace Relations Consultancy, you'll work directly with business owners, executives, HR professionals and people leaders to navigate complex workplace challenges and implement practical solutions that support positive business outcomes. One day you may be facilitating a workshop on performance management or workplace behaviour, while the next you're conducting an award allocation or wage audit, developing HR policies, supporting organisational change initiatives or providing strategic HR advice to a client.

This is a full time, permanent position, based in the Perth CBD.

Key responsibilities include:

Deliver practical HR and workplace relations consulting services to members and clients.

Facilitate engaging training courses, workshops and presentations across HR, workplace relations and people management topics.

Develop and maintain high-quality training materials, resources and client solutions.

Prepare professional workplace documentation, reports, policies and advisory resources.

Build trusted client relationships through exceptional service and practical advice.

Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of training and consulting offerings.

Identify opportunities to client relationships and support business growth.

Represent CCIWA at networking events, industry forums and member engagement activities.

Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the HR & Workplace Relations team and broader business.

Contribute to thought leadership initiatives through training, presentations, webinars and written content.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will also have:

Bachelor/tertiary degree in Training, Human Resources or relevant field

Great networking and business development skills

Proven success in a similar role either; providing external consulting support to clients or functioning as a business partner or in a similar relevant role such as an advisor.

Previous hands-on experience in a HR/ER or IR role is essential

Excellent organisational skills, time management and proven ability to complete full training cycle

Collaborative and innovative mindset

Strong commercial acumen and belief in supporting WA businesses

About CCIWA

CCIWA is an independent, not-for-profit, Member-based organisation that has been committed to advancing trade and commerce in WA for more than 130 years. Our vision is for WA to be the best place to live and do business. To achieve this, we listen to the needs of all our stakeholders - businesses, families, consumers and the WA workforce – and respond with agenda-setting policy and advocacy work.

CCIWA Culture and Benefits

At CCIWA, we are high performing, diverse people who are talented, supportive, and inclusive. We will work with you to develop your career; ensure you feel supported and have the skills and capabilities you need to succeed at CCIWA and in your whole career.

We strive to be curious, contemporary, impactful, and respectful. Throughout our recruitment process, we aim to find someone who fits our values along with the required skills needed to be successful in the role. We welcome change and diversity as it not only strengthens our values but provides innovation and contemporary thinking that is essential for us to be the peak industry body in WA.

We have a range of benefits to support our employees which includes:

A variety of working and leave options, including a Flexible Working Policy, Paid Parental Leave and 3-day paid Rest and Relaxation leave between Christmas and New Year

Excellent building facilities

Access to free and confidential counselling for employees and their immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program

Salary Sacrificing - CCIWA is a rebatable employer

Active Social Club and Charity Initiative

Find out more about our fantastic culture here https://cciwa.com/about-us/join-our-team/

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CCIWA is proud to be an Inclusive Employer for 2025-26 with Diversity Council Australia.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

For your application to be considered, you should include:

A cover letter

Current CV

Applications close COB Friday, 21 August 2026 and short-listing for this position will commence immediately. CCIWA reserves the right to

If you have any further questions, please contact the People Team at People@cciwa.com

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