Workplace Relations Lawyer

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart

• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

• We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced full-time Workplace Relations Lawyer, based at the Bunnings Support Office in Burnley.
This role forms part of the Workplace Relations team within the broader People & Culture team, reporting to the Workplace Relations Manager (Governance).
You will work closely with our People and Culture, People Advisory, Finance and Technology teams as well as Operations leaders and senior stakeholders.
What You'll Do

• Support enterprise bargaining, including agreement drafting, negotiation and implementation

• Support the resolution of complex employment claims and investigations

• Drive the configuration of enterprise agreements, modern awards, employment contracts and other compliance metrics in Bunnings' people systems (including Service Now, Workday and UKG)

• Support the Workplace Relations risk agenda, including end-to-end risk management and reporting

• Develop and implement initiatives that promote a positive working environment for our team.

Who We're Looking For

• An unrestricted legal practising certificate

• 4+ years' experience working in a Workplace/Employee Relations Lawyer or Specialist role (in-house, industry association or law firm)

• Experience with enterprise bargaining and agreement making (an advantage but not essential)

• The ability to prepare and communicate concise reports and presentations to senior leaders

• A strong understanding of the practical application of modern awards and enterprise agreements and their implementation in people systems (experience with UKG Dimensions and Workday desirable but not mandatory)

• The ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and influence decisions.

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. Contact us at [email protected] and a member of the team will be in touch. 

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We’re a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and build something great together, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.