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Workplace Relations Advisory

iHR Australia, Australia's leading workplace relations advisory organisation, provides practical advice for confident, well-managed employment decisions.

We help employers understand their options, follow the appropriate process and act with clarity when workplace matters become difficult, sensitive or high risk.

iHR Australia advises employers on performance, conduct, attendance, grievances, workplace change, consultation, termination, industrial instruments and other employee matters.

We clarify the facts, decision-making authority, relevant documents and process requirements before action is taken. Our advisers combine technical workplace relations knowledge with practical operational judgement to turn complex employment matters into clear, proportionate and well-documented action.

When should you engage iHR Australia's workplace relations expertise?

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No dedicated Workplace Relations team

Practical workplace relations support without maintaining a dedicated internal function.

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Additional specialist capacity

Extra expertise for complex employee matters, workplace change or periods of increased demand.

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Independence matters

Objective external advice for sensitive matters, senior employees or potential conflicts of interest.

25+ years of experience:
Established experience supporting organisations with workplace investigations and conflict resolution.

Independent and impartial:
Objective evidence assessment, with the investigator separate from your organisation’s outcome decision.

Experienced with complex matters:
Support for sensitive complaints, including investigations involving executives and board members.

Clear findings and practical insight:
Written reports explain our findings, with optional recommendations addressing underlying workplace issues.

Why choose iHR Australia For Workplace Relations Advisory?

Experienced workplace relations advisers. Clear, impartial support.

For more than 25 years, organisations across Australia have trusted iHR Australia to handle sensitive workplace matters with independence, professionalism and care.

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By the numbers

Since 1998

Independent and external workplace relations expertise

1,500+

Clients supported across Australia & New Zealand

500+

Sensitive workplace matters resolved each year

600+

Training programs delivered annually

Our workplace relations process

1. Discuss your needs

Tell us about the workplace issue, your organisation’s priorities and the decisions you need support with.

2. Review the details

We assess the circumstances, relevant policies and employment arrangements to identify key risks and practical options.

3. Receive tailored advice

We explain your options and recommend practical steps to help you manage the matter with clarity and confidence.

4. Put advice into action

We guide your team through agreed actions, with further support available as circumstances change.

Meet our experts

Experienced workplace relations advisers providing practical, independent support with performance, conduct, grievances, disciplinary processes, workplace change and complex employee matters.
John Brennan

John Brennan

Senior Workplace Relations Advisor and Facilitator

Juliet Becker

Juliet Becker

Senior Workplace Relations Advisor

Kate Moore - Senior HR Consultant and Workplace Mediator

Kate Moore

Senior HR Consultant and Workplace Mediator

Martin Bock - Senior Workplace Relations Advisor

Martin Bock

Senior Workplace Relations Advisor, Mediator & Consultant

Mary Crean

Mary Crean

Senior Workplace Relations Advisor

Karen Blackhurst

Karen Blackhurst

Senior Workplace Relations Advisor

Narelle Mounsey

Narelle Mounsey

Senior Facilitator & Consultant

FAQs

Common questions decision-makers ask about Workplace Relations Advisory

iHR Australia delivers a broad range of workplace relations solutions.

Performance and conduct management

Support with employee performance, conduct concerns, improvement plans and warning processes, including preparation for difficult employee meetings.

Attendance, absence and leave

Practical advice on managing attendance issues, employee absences and leave arrangements consistently with workplace policies and employment obligations.

Grievance and complaint response

Guidance on responding to employee grievances and complaints, including preparation or review of workplace correspondence.

Disciplinary and termination processes

Support with disciplinary action, show-cause and termination processes, including coordination with employment lawyers where required.

Workplace change and consultation

Advice on planning workplace changes, communicating with employees and managing consultation requirements.

Awards, agreements and contracts

Interpretation of modern awards, enterprise agreements and employment contracts to help employers understand their obligations and make informed decisions.

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Next step

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