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CER assists organisations to thrive with specialist strategic HR and legal support by providing forward-thinking employment relations expertise.

19/04/2026

🔔🔔🔔 We’re delighted to welcome Peter Smith as Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Employment Relations Limited, effective 7 April 2026.

With more than 30 years’ experience in workplace relations and law, Peter brings deep expertise and a practical, people-focused approach. He joins us from Qantas Airways, where he led Industrial Relations – Operations.

Peter will join our Board on 26 May 2026 and, as Authorised Principal, will oversee legal services and compliance. Nick Tindley will continue as Managing Principal, leading day-to-day operations.

Please join us in giving Peter a warm welcome to CER — we’re excited for the journey ahead. ✨

09/03/2026

On , the Catholic Employment Relations team had the privilege of celebrating alongside many inspiring women from across Catholic education.

A highlight of the morning was hearing from Jacinta Collins from the National Catholic Education Commission. Jacinta shared reflections on the important role women have played in shaping Catholic education. It was a privilege to hear Thank you to all the incredible women leaders who joined us to celebrate the impact, leadership and contribution of women in our community.

06/01/2026

New year, new vibes, new roles! ✨⚖️ https://www.seek.com.au/job/89480524

We are starting the year by growing our Employment Law team and we are on the lookout for Legal Counsel – Employment at junior and senior levels. If you love workplace law and want to help clients create safe, productive and respectful workplaces, this one might be for you.

You will get to work on interesting, people-first matters, collaborate closely with clients, and join a friendly team that values practical advice, teamwork and making a real difference. Whether you are just building your employment law career or ready for your next senior move, there is plenty of room to learn, grow and have impact.

Sound like your kind of role? We would love to hear from you. https://www.seek.com.au/job/89480524

12/11/2025

As technology and workplace behaviours evolve, so too do the legal and ethical challenges we face.

At the 2025 CER Employment Law Symposium, experts explored issues from AI in schools and digital conduct to the future of enterprise bargaining and flexible work. The conversations reminded us that innovation must go hand-in-hand with responsibility, awareness, and adaptability. Register your interest for the 2026 event: https://www.cer.catholic.org.au/2025-symposium

20/10/2025

📢 We’re hiring! Senior Legal Counsel – Employment https://www.seek.com.au/job/87955301
📍 Sydney CBD | 🕓 Full-time | 🗓️ Applications close 5pm, Friday 31 October 2025 (unless closed earlier)

Catholic Employment Relations (CER), a not-for-profit legal practice and part of Catholic Schools NSW, is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel (Employment) to join our friendly and professional team!

If you’re an experienced employment lawyer who’s passionate about supporting workplaces to be fair, safe, and productive, this could be the perfect next step.

In this role, you’ll:
⚖️ Advise clients on a wide range of employment and workplace matters
🤝 Assist with enterprise bargaining and workplace negotiations
🧑‍🏫 Represent clients in courts and tribunals
📚 Deliver support to help build best practice across the Catholic sector

To apply https://www.seek.com.au/job/87955301

13/05/2025

🎙️ New podcast episode alert!
CER Matters – Contract Essentials: Getting Them Right from Day One

How solid are your employment contracts, really? 🤔
In this episode, we dive into why contracts matter more than ever and what can go wrong if they’re not up to scratch.

We’re talking:
✅ Must-have contract clauses
✅ How often you should be reviewing them
✅ Some real (and avoidable!) contract horror stories

Whether you're in HR, leadership or just curious, this one's worth a listen.

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06/06/2024

Join our webinar to discover essential strategies for enhancing performance improvement. Are you aiming to boost your performance management skills and foster a positive work environment?

🗓 Date: Wednesday, June 19
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/performance-management-how-to-handle-misconduct-tickets-863367494417

In this session, you will learn to:

Develop effective Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) with clear, actionable goals
Avoid common mistakes in the PIP process
Conduct performance reviews with fairness and empathy

04/06/2024

Fair Work Commission announces 3.75% wage increase
https://www.cer.catholic.org.au/updates/fair-work-commission-announces-wage-increase

24/01/2024

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/conflict-complaints-and-behaviour-management-in-schools-tickets-799149837677 - members book in your space at our February webinar today to avoid dissappointment.

19/12/2023

👉 Our office is closed from COB on Thursday 21 and will reopen for business on Tuesday 2 Jan 2024. For matters that can't wait please contact us on [email protected] and a staff member will call you as soon as possible.

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Level 7/123 Pitt Street
North Sydney, NSW
2000

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+61291895999

Website

https://cer.catholic.org.au/contact

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