Industrial Relations Officer (WA)

Education and 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 WACE at Stages 2 and 3. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English and mathematics are normally required. You may also be required to attend an interview. 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.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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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 within organisations or work for themselves. Their duties often include human resource management.

New graduates may have difficulty in 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.