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Queensland
Industrial Relations Officer


(Employee Relations Officer)

Education/Training

To become an industrial relations officer you usually have to complete a degree at university with a major in industrial relations and/or human resource management. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your QCE. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English and mathematics are normally required. Most universities in Australia offer degrees with majors in industrial relations and/or human resource management. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements or offer external study. Contact Open Universities Australia or the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

Employment Opportunities

Industrial relations officers may be employed by large private or public sector organisations, employer associations, trade unions or government. Some may progress to consultant and principal consultant roles within organisations or work for themselves. Their duties often include human resource management.

New graduates may have difficulty obtaining immediate employment in industrial relations and may have to work initially in a related field, such as human resources. Prospects are better for experienced industrial relations officers who have proven their ability in this area.

Earnings

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Income (gross) of persons working full-time, 2006 - Industrial Relations Officer

Weekly Income RangeNumber of jobsPercent of Market
$1000 or more4,83653.78
$800 to $9992,14223.82
$600 to $7991,44316.05
$400 to $5994404.89
less than $4001321.47