The Australian Labour Employment Relations Association (ALERA) is seeking an Executive Consultant – Strategic Projects to drive the implementation of its strategic initiatives and to support elevating its national profile in the employment relations field.

About ALERA

ALERA is the national employment relations body incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA). Its members are the peak industrial relations (IR) bodies within the States and Territories of Australia who provide services to their constituents in each jurisdiction. These constituents are from across the employment relations field - including government, unions, professions, regulators, academics and employers. The composition of its member base gives ALERA the potential to make a distinctive contribution to national discourse in the IR field.

The purpose of ALERA is to provide:

• thought leadership and a national voice to foster discussion within the field of IR and shape national policy
• nationally coordinated activity and access to information for its members and their constituents to enable them to enhance policy and practice in the field of employment relations.

ALERA was originally conceived as a member network with premium services through production of the Journal of Industrial Relations and a biennial National Conference. These activities are conducted by a volunteer National Committee comprising two persons from each Member jurisdiction.

The National Committee is the governing body of ALERA, and it meets three times a year. The National Committee has delegated the operational powers to the Executive which meets monthly and there are also several subcommittees progressing its strategic initiatives.

ALERA aims to have a strong national identity with a clear and authoritative voice in employment relations discourse. ALERA does this through adopting a structured and clear engagement process. ALERA will also provide nationally coordinated services and products to support members, with a platform to grow scale, reach and revenue.

To implement the ALERA Strategy through various initiatives, the association is seeking to work with an Executive Consultant to support the further development and implementation of its strategic plan.

About the Opportunity

• Engagement Type: Independent contractor/consultancy
• Contract Term: Fixed Term (12 months)
• Payment for Services: by negotiation

The Executive Consultant – Strategic Projects, in conjunction with the President, and ALERA’s committees and partners, will implement deliverables of the ALERA strategic plan. These deliverables are pivotal in supporting ALERA to enhance member engagement, advocate for the profession, and ensure ALERA’s growth and sustainability and include:

• development of a national voice framework for ALERA’s engagement in the national discussion about workplace relations
• development of policy proposals and submissions to decision-makers
• successful conduct of the national workplace survey and research program
• conduct and evaluation of national CPD program, advocacy course and professional recognition program
• scoping and implementation of national mentor program for workplace relations professionals
• exploring ongoing partnerships with key stakeholders and delivering benefits to members (e.g., Workplace Express
• increasing communications and social media engagement at the national level

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Who we’re looking to work with

In delivering the services, ALERA is looking to work with a Consultant who will:

• provide support to ALERA on implementation of its Board-approved strategic plan
• engage with ALERA’s stakeholders on the deliverables
• work within budgets and identify and secure diversified revenue streams
• enhance membership engagement by developing services, programs, and strategic partnerships

The Consultant should have:

• a strong drive and ability to work autonomously in the delivery of strategic projects
• an understanding of ALERA, it’s stakeholders and their operating environment
• a proven track record in association and member-based organisation management strategic planning, and change management would be an advantage
• strong skills in advocacy, governance, and financial management
• exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
• a passion for advancing industrial relations and member-focused initiatives.

Why Work with Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to advise on and implement important projects that will shape the future of employment relations in Australia, working with a national network of professionals dedicated to excellence and innovation.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, a diverse range of genders, people with disability and others with diverse experiences to apply for this opportunity.

How to Tender

Submit your expression of interest to be a part of ALERA’s next phase of growth and impact! Please e-mail your expression of interest in a short pitch to: ALERA President on alera@alera.asn.au by 31 July 2025

Be part of ALERA’s mission to shape the future of employment relations in Australia.