People & Culture Specialist Advisor

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

The opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and experienced P&C Specialist Advisor to join our global team based at Cochlear's global headquarters in Macquarie Park, Sydney. This role plays a key part in delivering a positive employee experience and enabling Cochlear’s culture and business priorities. Working closely with People Managers , P&C colleagues and key stakeholders, you will provide risk-based advice on a broad range of complex workforce matters.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing complex employee relations matters including performance, conduct, workplace conflict, grievances, investigations and fitness-for-work cases

• Providing specialist policy, governance and employment practice advice across the employee lifecycle

• Supporting organisational change initiatives through risk-based and pragmatic employee relations guidance

• Partnering with business leaders in a unionised environment to foster positive workplace outcomes

• Deliver global mobility, visa and immigration advice to employees and people managers - development and support provided for candidates who do not hold global mobility experience

• Driving continuous improvement in people processes, service delivery and employee experience

• Analysing trends and emerging risks to support proactive people strategies and decision-making

About You

As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers.

To be successful in this role, you will be a confident and trusted advisor who thrives in complexity and builds strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder group. You make sound decisions grounded in legislation, policy and practical business outcomes, while demonstrating empathy and professionalism when navigating sensitive employee matters.

You are comfortable working through ambiguity, balancing competing priorities, and providing clear advice in complex situations. You bring a collaborative approach, sound judgement, and a commitment to delivering fair and consistent outcomes.

You will need to demonstrate experience in:

• Managing complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance, conduct, workplace conflict and grievances

• Providing specialist advice on employment legislation, workplace policies and governance frameworks

• Supporting organisational change and workforce initiatives through effective risk management and stakeholder engagement

• Partnering with leaders to navigate sensitive and challenging workplace situations

• Building constructive relationships within a unionised environment

• Using data and insights to inform decisions, identify trends and manage risk

• Collaborating across teams to deliver consistent and scalable people solutions

Something Extra to Grab Our Attention

You'll stand out if you bring experience managing complex employee relations matters within a large, matrixed or global organisation. Exposure to organisational change, workforce transformation, union engagement, global will be highly regarded.

While experience in global mobility is advantageous, we are open to developing the right candidate who brings strong employee relations capability and a willingness to learn.

Why This Role Is For You

If you're driven by purpose, enjoy navigating complex people challenges, and want to influence workplace outcomes at both a strategic and operational level, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow your employee relations expertise within a global organisation dedicated to helping people hear and connect.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com