General Manager, Aruma

Aruma

Location:
Australia

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

At Aruma, we support more than 5,000 people across the east coast of Australia to live great lives. We are seeking a General Manager - Workplace Relations to lead national industrial relations strategies, enterprise bargaining, and transformation initiatives in a unionised and highly regulated environment.

Job Responsibility:

Provide high-level strategic and tactical advice across all workplace relations matters
Lead a small team of expert advisors in supporting a national, multi-site workforce
Represent Aruma in conciliation, mediation, and hearing settings, including with the Fair Work Commission
Lead enterprise agreement negotiations and shape industrial strategy
Support major transformation projects, restructures, and strategic workforce initiatives
Influence the development of values-aligned people policies that support safety, inclusion and compliance
Act as the senior point of contact for union engagement, building strong, constructive relationships across multiple jurisdictions
Lead and resolve complex workplace matters, including sensitive investigations
Contribute to building a direct engagement culture, reducing unnecessary third-party intervention while uplifting leadership capability.

Requirements:

10+ years’ experience in senior workplace relations, employment law, or industrial strategy roles
A relevant degree in Law, Industrial Relations, HR, or related field is preferred but not mandatory
Proven experience in enterprise bargaining, union negotiation, and representing organisations at the Fair Work Commission
A strong grasp of Fair Work legislation, Awards, NES, and best-practice industrial principles
Confidence in providing advice to senior executives and Boards on risk and compliance
Leadership experience — you’ve built high-performing teams and coached others through change
A mindset that balances compliance with compassion — ensuring every policy, decision or conversation is rooted in respect.

What we offer:

A senior leadership role in a growing, progressive and purpose-driven organisation
A flexible working environment with national reach and executive visibility
Generous salary packaging options, leave benefits, and development opportunities
A People & Culture team that’s collaborative, curious, and driven by genuine impact
A chance to shape how thousands of staff across Australia experience work — every day.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 25, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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