SA Employee Relations/Industrial Relations

Network Forum

The SA Employee Relations / Industrial Relations (ER/IR) Network aims to support local HR and AHRI members by providing advice, insights, and shared learning on employment and workplace relations matters, including key developments in the policy and legislative environment.

The network focuses on exploring topics relevant to South Australia and engages members through interactive discussions, seminars, and forums designed to build practical skills and deepen understanding of ER/IR frameworks. Emphasis is placed on real‑world application, supporting members to confidently manage workplace issues and implement change.

Areas of interest may include workplace agreement negotiations, transfers of business, union right of entry, managing employee performance, industrial action and workplace disputes, managing ill and injured workers, termination of employment, workplace policies and procedures, unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, bullying and harassment, award rates, entitlements, and other employment conditions.

Upcoming network forums

Committee members

The SA ER/IR Network is run by AHRI members, including experienced HR professionals and employment lawyers or specialists, who volunteer their time and expertise. Together, they bring practical and legal perspectives to broaden understanding and strengthen capability within this specialised area of HR practice.

 

Types of activities

  • Assisting with the development and coordination of the SA IR/ER professional development program
  • Exploring and discussing current and emerging industrial and employment relations issues, legislative developments, and case law
  • Connecting members with IR/ER specialists, employment lawyers, and senior practitioners for expert presentations and informed discussion
  • Contributing to research and policy-related opportunities in IR/ER for consideration by the AHRI national office

AHRI Assist

Find out more about attraction, recruitment and retention at AHRI:ASSIST – a member-only directory of information, reports, fact sheets, legal updates, checklists, guidelines and more.