Wearing every hat: Leadership in Employment Law – mastering multifunctional roles as an employer
Register your interest to attend this conference bringing together legal, HR and organisational leaders to explore the growing complexities of managing employees and workplace obligations in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
Under the theme of “many hats” leadership, the program will examine the diverse responsibilities leaders face in balancing compliance, risk, culture and performance across modern workplaces.
A key focus will be enterprise bargaining strategy and negotiation in practice, with sessions designed to help delegates take a proactive and forward-looking approach to agreement-making. Attendees will gain practical insights into building bargaining capability, strengthening negotiation positions and managing industrial and legal risks throughout the bargaining process.
The program will also explore broader employment law challenges, including psychosocial risk, adverse action claims, unfair dismissal frameworks and the increasing influence of technology in workplace decision-making.
Details
Date: Friday 18 September 2026
Time: 9:00AM (registration desk opens) - 4:00PM
Venue: The Amora, 11 Jamison St, Sydney NSW 2000
Cost: Free for CER subscribers
Program
A draft program is now available for review, outlining the planned structure, themes and session topics for the event.
Please note that this program is indicative only and subject to change, with speakers and session details to be confirmed.
The draft provides an overview of the intended direction and scope of the conference, centred on leadership in employment law, proactive risk management and building strong workplace practices across organisations.
The 2025 Employment Law Symposium
Find out about our previous symposium held in October 2025. This conference brought together leading experts to explore how emerging technologies and evolving workplace behaviours are reshaping the education and employment landscape.
From the legal risks of AI in schools and reportable conduct in the digital age, to navigating new digital behaviours like gaslighting and ghosting at work, were provided with practical insights to manage complex risks. Sessions also tackled the future of enterprise bargaining, flexible work trends and balancing remote work performance with privacy.