Industrial Relations Advisor

Uber Uber · Consumer · Sydney, Australia · Legal

This role focuses on industrial relations, stakeholder engagement, workplace safety, and regulatory strategy within Uber Australia. The Industrial Relations Advisor will manage the Uber Eats National Work Health and Safety Committee, build relationships with stakeholders like HSRs and unions, coordinate union inquiries, and partner with internal teams on strategic initiatives and regulatory obligations. They will also assist in managing unfair deactivation applications and support consultation processes related to workplace safety and industrial relations, contributing to shaping Uber's approach to the future of work.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage the day to day operations of the Uber Eats National Work Health and Safety Committee.
  2. Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, including Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), delivery people, and unions.
  3. Coordinate and respond to union enquiries and correspondence.
  4. Partner closely with Operations, Safety, Legal, and Public Policy teams to support the delivery of strategic initiatives and regulatory obligations.
  5. Assist in managing unfair deactivation applications and other matters before the Fair Work Commission.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to engage effectively across a diverse stakeholder group.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Operational resilience and the ability to thrive in a high volume, fast moving environment.
  • A proactive, solutions focused mindset and willingness to take ownership of outcomes.

Nice to have

  • Experience engaging with unions, employee representatives, or Health and Safety Representatives on workplace issues.
  • Experience supporting Work Health and Safety consultation processes.
  • Familiarity with the Fair Work Commission, industrial relations frameworks, or employment law matters.
  • Experience coordinating committees, consultative forums, or working groups focused on workplace matters such as safety, conditions, or employee engagement.