Employer HR & industrial relations · Perth, WA

Employment & Industrial Relations Advice for WA Employers

SJF Work Advice helps Western Australian employers navigate the complexities of employment law and industrial relations with confidence. Managing employees can be challenging, particularly when dealing with performance concerns, misconduct or termination. Stephen provides clear, practical and lawful advice that helps employers understand their options, manage risk and make informed decisions without getting buried in legislation and process.

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25years across HR and industrial relations
State + Federalexperience across both workplace relations systemsAdvising and representing employers in WA and national matters
3 forumstribunal and court experienceWA Industrial Relations Commission, Fair Work Commission and Industrial Magistrates Court of Western Australia

The SJF 3-step framework

Prevent problems. Respond lawfully. Stay ahead of change.

SJF helps you build the right workplace foundations, guides you when something goes wrong and keeps your business informed as laws and awards change.

01Prevention

Build protection before you need it.

The best time to find a gap is before it becomes a complaint, underpayment claim or challenge to your process. That is why SJF starts with prevention.

  • We provideemployment contracts matched to the role, business and applicable award.
  • We create and reviewpolicies and SOPs designed to reduce employment relations risk.
  • We make sure you knowthe standards, records and processes needed to manage conduct and performance.
Ask SJF to review your foundations
02Response

Control the first response.

Not every workplace problem can be prevented. When an issue arises, SJF helps you take the right first steps before a rushed decision limits your options.

  • We prepareresponse plans for complaints, misconduct and urgent staff issues.
  • We guide youthrough a fair and lawful process while the business is under pressure.
  • We protect your optionsby preserving evidence, documenting decisions and choosing the right escalation path.
Bring your current issue to Stephen
03Ongoing support

Do not let change catch the business.

Laws, awards and employer obligations change. SJF filters the noise, tells you what affects your business and helps you act before the change costs you.

  • We monitorchanges to employment laws, awards and employer obligations.
  • We send youdirect emails and plain language newsletters explaining what matters to your workplace.
  • We call or meet with youwhen a major change needs a response from your business.
Discuss ongoing support with Stephen

Stephen-led dismissal support

Take the anxiety out of workplace dismissals.

When an employment relationship needs to end, Stephen helps you prepare the process, supports you through the dismissal meeting and documents what happened, so you are not making a high-risk decision alone.

Before you terminate

Do not walk into the final meeting unprepared.

A dismissal meeting is only one part of the process. The reason, evidence, warnings, opportunity to respond and written records can all affect what follows. Stephen helps employers prepare each step in line with the applicable state or federal workplace requirements.

  • We reviewthe reason, evidence and process before the final decision is communicated.
  • We preparethe meeting plan, letters and records needed for a clear process.
  • We can conduct or attendthe dismissal interview and document the outcome.
Prepare for a dismissal

A clear way forward

Move from uncertainty to a defensible plan.

Start with the situation in front of you. Stephen helps identify what needs attention now, what process fits and how to move without creating unnecessary risk.

01

Explain the problem

Share the broad context in confidence. Keep names, allegations and medical details out of the website form.

02

Understand the risk

Stephen identifies the workplace system, immediate priorities and practical options available to the employer.

03

Take decisive action

Agree the scope, role, timing and fees before substantive work begins, then move forward with a clear process.

“Stephen always offers sound, practical and prompt advice and is well versed in court and commission proceedings.”
Jan Homden MAHRI · LinkedIn recommendation

Protect your business. Manage your people with confidence. Get clear advice when you need it.

Talk to Stephen