Employee Relations Specialist jobs in Australia

Academic Background

• Advanced student in Occupational Safety and Environmental Hygiene Engineering or Occupational Health.
• Must be currently enrolled in a university.

Language Skills

• English level: B2 (Upper-Intermediate)

Technical Skills

• Desirable knowledge of Microsoft Office at an intermediate level.

Soft Skills

• Effective communication
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Time management
• Initiative and proactivity

Other Requirements

• Availability to complete an internship of 6 to 12 months.
• Must be available to work 30 to 32 hours per week, on-site.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Quality Specialist is responsible for improving awareness, visibility, and communication of quality initiatives to support assigned functional, divisional and corporate quality goals, and priorities.

The role is encouraged to:

• Be autonomous, collaborative and partner with stakeholders and functions as required.
• Develop, establish, and maintain quality methodologies, systems and practices which meet Boston Scientific customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and provide quality direction and support for improvement initiatives relating to regulatory, operational, and services.
• Engaging with cross-functional stakeholders on implementing quality processes and procedures as appropriate.

This role is based in Mascot, New South Wales and will report to the Senior Quality Assurance Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets the standard and demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and upholds Boston Scientific Values and Behaviours.
• Represents Boston Scientific with regulators, customers and advocacy within the industry.
• Acts as quality delegate and provides direction and leadership to the team(s) and business as required.
• Develops and champions relationships within Australia, New Zealand, APAC, and the broader global Boston Scientific organisation.
• Responsible for compliance and leading core areas of Boston Scientifics Quality Management System (QMS).
• Effectively partners and collaborates with commercial and functional teams to develop and influence sound products, processes, and business-related decisions.
• Accepts accountability for delivering and leading core quality projects and value improvement (VIP) initiatives that reduce risk, improve efficiency and add value to the organisation.
• Leads the business through complexities by applying risk management methodologies to events such as field actions, CAPA’s (Corrective and Preventive Action) and other unforeseen quality issues.
• Accountable for representing quality and providing quality direction to the business during change and growth.
• Proactively communicates and presents to all levels within the organisation.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS

Courage

• Confronts problems directly, taking action and being decisive. Take risks to do what is right to achieve success.
• Speaks up and challenges the status quo, champions own ideas and those of others.

Customer Focus

• Identifies customer needs and ensures the effective delivery of high-quality solutions, products, and services that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Consistently strives to provide high quality responses to customers.
• Uses stakeholder engagement and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
• Takes accountability and follows up on requests from others in a timely manner.

Planning & Execution

• Implements initiatives and objectives that align with individual or team goals. Carries out initiatives with clear deliverables, milestones, accountabilities and measures of success.
• Pursues all assignments and projects until completion, following through on assignments to ensure successful completion.

Relationship Building

• Establishes and maintains strong relationships internally and externally. Contributes to a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Earns the respect and trust of others through effective interpersonal skills, integrity and authenticity.
• Uses a variety of approaches to accommodate the interpersonal styles of others.

Adaptability

• Responds resourcefully, flexibly, and positively when faced with new challenges and demands. Moves forward productively and optimistically under conditions of change or uncertainty.
• Remains flexible when overcoming unplanned obstacles.

Functional Expertise

• Stays up to date in areas of expertise and demonstrates use of that knowledge to successfully achieve goals and objectives.
• Develops credibility with teammates through in-depth knowledge of issues, problems and potential solutions.
• Stays up to date with new and evolving trends.
• Makes sound decisions based upon knowledge and expertise.

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 8+ years’ experience in the medical device, healthcare or similar regulated industry.
• Previous experience in a supervisory, manager role or the ability to demonstrate mentoring/coaching of team members in areas of quality.
• Bachelors in STEM or a similar related degree.
• Experience in leading internal audits and/or supplier audits.
• Experience in facilitating external audits with certifying organisations and/or regulators.
• Subject Matter Expertise of regulations and core processes relating to Quality Systems (for example, CAPA, Nonconforming product/process, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Operations, Regulatory Approvals, Auditing, Post Market, Complaints, Field actions, Customer Feedback / Satisfaction).
• High level of communication skills both verbal and written and ability to interpret regulations and quality procedures.
• Experience leading projects, continuous improvement initiatives, Value Improvements (VIP) using Project Management and/or Lean/6-Sigma principles.
• Experience in leading a business through nonconforming events and implementation of corrective and preventive actions to mitigate and address risk.
• Well-developed people skills and ability to actively engage with stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving, organisational and execution skills.
• High attention to detail and a collaborative approach.

Your key responsibilities

• Working as part of our integrated team in owning and coordinating the provision of statutory reporting services to an allocated book of corporate clients on a day-to-day basis.

• Oversight and supervision of the statutory reporting services we provide, including the co-ordination of client and auditor stakeholders.

• Management and delivery of the full spectrum of corporate financial reporting services based on where our clients’ needs take us with full support from some of Australia’s best Financial Accounting and Advisory and Tax technicians.

• Building networks and meaningful connections internally and externally to stay abreast of issues and build a pipeline of future opportunities.

• Supervision of our team members and support for their career development.

• Contributing to a positive team culture that promotes high performance, strong collaboration and teaming, and celebrates successes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Detailed knowledge of, and experience with, Australian Accounting Standards gained through working in a professional services firm or in a comparable industry role.

• Experience in working with remote teams, both within Australia and overseas.

• Strong communication skills with a confidence to lead discussions with clients in relation to both technical matters and in the coordination of engagements.

• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy with first-class prioritisation and organisational skills.

• CA qualification or equivalent completed or in the process of completing.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.

• A proactive approach with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to reporting deadlines.

• A flair for identifying risk and driving continuous improvements and automation.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences

• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Job purpose:

• Technical Lead in the Technology Consulting team to work on various Guidewire implementation projects for our customers across the globe.

Your client responsibilities:

• Need to work as a team leader (technical leader) to contribute in various technical streams of Guidewire implementation project.
• Interface and communicate with the onsite coordinators
• Planning and monitoring of the project deliverables from the team.
• Mentor the project team in executing the identified projects
• Regular status reporting to the Manager and onsite coordinators
• Interface with the customer representatives as and when needed
• Willing to travel to the customers locations on need basis

Your people responsibilities:as a team leader you will:

• Building a quality culture
• Manage the performance management for the direct reports, as per the organization policies
• Foster teamwork and lead by example
• Training and mentoring of project resources
• Participating in the organization-wide people initiatives

BE/BTech/MCA with a sound industry experience of 3 to 7 years.

Mandatory skills:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration
• Experience in Property & Casualty Insurance
• Experience of working on Commercial Lines of Business (such as Commercial Auto, Commercial Property, Workers Compensation, Farm, Commercial Umbrella, Farm Umbrella, Business Owners, etc.)
• Experience with ISO Standard Based Templates (SBT) for Commercial Lines
• Java 5+, JEE, XML, Web Services (Axis 2), SQL, ANT
• Strong in Pl/SQL, Spring, Hibernate, Castor, any Enterprise Messaging System
• Should have strong knowledge and experience on Tomcat and or Websphere/Weblogic
• Real time knowledge and experience on enterprise system integration, preferably from Insurance domain background
• Should have understanding and experience of software development best practices.
• Excellent business communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Prior Client facing experience

Guidewire implementations, and upgrades in the Insurance sector.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration
• Experience in Insurance domain, preferably in Property & Casualty.
• Prior Client facing experience

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Department: Climate Change and Sustainability Services

For Green Bond, Carbon, Environment and HSE

Responsibilities, Qualifications, Certifications - Internal

Your key responsibilities

• Work alongside with EY Partner in Climate Change & Sustainability Services (CCaSS) to pursue opportunities and build-up the client portfolio
• Execute on projects
• Lead and manage the team for effective and efficient execution
• Serve as a champion on certain CCaSS initiatives

To qualify for the role you must have/be

• Master or bachelor degree, major in environmental engineering/ energy/ finance/ economics/ literature etc.
• 3-5 years of related working experience
• Engaged in green assurance/verification/evaluation/rating; or
• Engaged in environmental information disclosure, sustainable development report/CSR report/ESG report; or
• Engaged in environmental & social impact assessment; or
• Engaged in carbon trading, carbon emission verification; or
• Engaged in ESG investment etc.
• Teamwork spirit, flexible to frequent business trip, good at communication, fluent in Cantonese, English and Mandarin.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to EY service. In addition, the Total Rewards package includes social insurance and housing, additional commerce insurance, a minimum of 10 days of vacation and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Apply now.

Manager or Senior Manager - Stamp Duty Specialist

As our Manager or Senior Manager you’ll be working directly with clients to shape and enhance business strategies to help them solve tomorrow's problems today.

Your key responsibilities

• Support clients in managing indirect tax risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and identifying opportunities to enhance their overall tax position through assurance, due diligence, and technology-driven solutions.
• Collaborate across multiple projects to advise on key indirect tax issues, leveraging data analytics and emerging technologies to help clients achieve their business goals.
• Foster strong client relationships through successful project delivery, while mentoring junior team members and contributing to a positive and inclusive team culture.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated technical experience in indirect tax, including Stamp Duty, ideally gained within a law firm, Big 4, or mid-tier accounting firm environment.
• Familiarity with key ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and JDE is advantageous, though not essential.
• Skilled in leveraging tax digital technologies and data visualisation tools like Power BI, Tableau, RPA, and specialist GST software to enhance tax processes and insights.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country