Head of Workplace Relations & Wellbeing
Lamar
Sydney, Australia
Human Resources
21/08/2026
112326
We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP). We have 39,000 people serving 4 million customers in 31 markets. We combine the strength and scale of a large, multi-national business with an expert, local knowledge of the customers we serve and communities we support. We invest, employ, manufacture, and distribute locally.
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an experienced workplace relations leader to join our Australian People and Culture Leadership Team as Head of Workplace Relations and Wellbeing.
Reporting to the VP People and Culture, you will shape the workplace relations, industrial relations and wellbeing agenda for CCEP Australia. This role has broad influence across the Australian leadership team and plays a key part in how we manage workforce risk, support our people and enable business performance.
This is a highly influential leadership role that combines strategic impact, commercial judgement and deep technical expertise. You will partner with senior leaders to navigate complex workforce challenges, manage industrial risk and shape a practical, people-centred agenda for wellbeing and workplace relations. You will also lead a specialist team across workplace relations, injury management and wellbeing, building capability and clear priorities to deliver strong outcomes for our people and our business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver CCEP Australia's Workplace Relations and Wellbeing strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and a positive employee experience.
Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on complex employee relations, workplace relations and organisational risk matters.
Build, coach and lead a high performing team of Workplace Relations and Wellbeing specialists, setting clear priorities, strengthening capability and fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
Lead a complex enterprise bargaining and industrial relations landscape, including the negotiation and renewal of multiple agreements and engagement with unions and employee representatives.
Oversee industrial risk management and business continuity planning, helping the organisation navigate change and operational challenges.
Drive the organisation's wellbeing strategy, including initiatives that support physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Lead national injury management and workers' compensation programs, ensuring compliance and positive employee outcomes.
Partner with Legal, Health & Safety and People & Culture teams to strengthen governance, policy frameworks and psychosocial risk management.
About You
You are a trusted advisor who combines strong workplace relations expertise with commercial acumen, sound judgement and an authentic leadership style.
You will bring:
Significant experience in a senior Workplace Relations or Employee Relations leadership role
Deep knowledge of Australian employment legislation, the Fair Work Act and industrial relations frameworks
Experience leading complex industrial negotiations, dispute resolution and organisational change initiatives
A proven ability to influence and advise executives and senior leaders on sensitive people matters
Strong stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills
Proven experience leading, coaching and developing specialist teams, with the ability to set direction, build capability and create a clear, collaborative operating rhythm.
Knowledge of wellbeing, mental health and workers' compensation practices
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded.
What We Offer
Work with one of the world’s most recognisable brands.
Lead meaningful work that shapes our people, culture and business.
Grow your career through local and global development opportunities.
Work in a hybrid environment with flexibility, purchased leave and wellbeing support.
Benefit from product allowance, staff purchasing and exclusive discounts.
Build financial confidence through our Employee Share Purchase Plan.
Join a people-first culture that recognises success and gives back.
Office Location: Based in North Sydney - Hybrid
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and safe workplace where everyone is supported to be their best. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.