Advisory Services
That Support You
We provide tailored advisory services in employment law, industrial relations, and human resources. Our team combines technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to help organisations remain compliant, manage risk, and build effective workplace practices.
ER/IR Retainer Advisory Service
Our clients benefit from flexible retainer arrangements that provide ongoing access to a comprehensive suite of employment relations and HR services for a fixed, predictable cost. This approach ensures expert support is always available, while delivering certainty in budgeting.
As part of our retainer service, clients receive a Monthly Client Report featuring current employment topics, sector-specific insights, and key legislative updates across the aged care, health, community, and disability sectors.
Employment Relations & HR Support
We deliver practical, day-to-day advice to support employers in managing their workforce effectively and compliantly.
- Interpretation of the National Employment Standards, modern awards, and enterprise agreements
- Guidance on compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009 and related legislation
- Advice on parental leave, flexible work, restructures, redundancies, and contractor arrangements
- Support with wage underpayment matters, including regulator liaison
Award / Agreement Interpretation
We provide specialist guidance to ensure accurate application of employee entitlements and workplace conditions.
- Advice on major modern awards including the Aged Care Award, SCHADSI Award, Health Professionals and Support Services Award, Nurses Award and Clerks Private Sector Award
- Enterprise agreement interpretation and compliance
Enterprise Bargaining
End-to-end support throughout the enterprise bargaining process.
- Negotiation strategy and support
- Drafting enterprise agreements
- Lodgment and approval processes
- Dispute resolution during negotiations
Dispute
Resolution
We support organisations in managing and resolving workplace issues with confidence.
- Performance and conduct management
- Disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations and terminations
- Representation in unfair dismissal and general protections claims
- Support with discrimination, bullying, and harassment matters
- Workers compensation and return-to-work management
Contracts
& Policies
We ensure your documentation and policies are compliant, clear, and fit for purpose.
- Employment contracts and onboarding documentation
- Workplace policy development and review
- Work health and safety policies and procedures
Workplace Training
We deliver tailored training programs designed to strengthen capability and reduce risk.
- HR & ER fundamentals
- Performance and conduct management
- Work health and safety
- Bullying, harassment, and discrimination

St Luke’s Care trading as St Luke’s Private Hospital
My name is Paul Ryken, Director People and Culture and I first met with Belinda Russell and Ariane McGing in late 2024 to assist St Luke’s Care with several Enterprise Agreements. The previous Agreements were convoluted, outdated, and difficult to navigate.
Both Ariane and Belinda have been instrumental in achieving successful negotiations and in maintaining a harmonious relationship with all bargaining representatives. Their professionalism, expertise, and approachable manner have made what could have been a complex process both seamless and constructive.
Our experience has been so rewarding that we have now engaged them on a retainer basis to provide ongoing Human Resources and Employment Relations support to St Luke’s Care.
If you are looking for a professional team who are true experts in their field, but who also take the time to understand your organisation and never make you feel like just another number, I highly recommend ABsolute Workplace Solutions Pty Ltd as the right partners for you.
Paul Ryken, Director – People and Culture

Southern Sydney Private Hospital
We have been using now trading as ABsolute Workplace Solutions since March 2025 to assist us in setting up our HR system and for ongoing consultation as well as advise around all HR matters. Both Belinda and Ariane have been very attentive to all requests and very accessible, which is the most important need. It is pleasing to be able to phone straight through to both directors and have immediate advice that is pragmatic and tailored to our setting. Any follow up has always been met as promised and we have been very pleased with all services. I highly recommend ABsolute Workplace Solutions to all companies alike our hospital setting as they are very familiar, and beyond this scope.
Fay Kahl, CEO

Malvern Private Hospital
I have worked with ABsolute Workplace Solutions for over 7 years in my role as Hospital Director and Director of Nursing, Malvern Private Hospital.
Malvern Private Hospital is a 34-bed mental health and addiction facility, owned and operated by Macquarie Health Ltd. We are one of 11 health facilities owned and operated under Independent Private Hospitals of Australia.
In these seven years I have coordinated full negotiation and preparation of three nursing EBA’s and several Industrial Relations issues with Belinda and Ariane.
They have at all times ensured clear communication through emails, calls and coordination of required meetings.
They provide reliable, accurate and well-presented feedback and documentation.
Their preparation of documents eg. EBA was exemplary, through ensuring clarification and correction whenever required.
Strong understanding of the clients’ goals and directives when negotiating a new document or discussion
They are able to advise and direct us whenever we are faced with complex Industrial Relations or Human Resources issues and assist us to gain positive outcomes for our staff and the company.
I would recommend Absolute Workplace Solutions for any company seeking support of employee and industrial relations advice and actions.
Suzanne George, Hospital Director / Director Nursing Malvern Private Hospital

Bankstown City Aged Care
ABsolute Workplace Solutions provide outstanding advice and support and I highly recommend them for any IR business support.
Deborah Key, CEO

Wolper Jewish Hospital
Wolper has a long-standing relationship with ABsolute Workplace Solutions.
Belinda and Arianne’s expertise in employment law and industrial relations has been invaluable to us. The guidance and practical support they provide has made navigating complex workplace matters far more straightforward and manageable. Whenever challenges arise, their advice is clear and tailored to our specific needs, which helps us achieve positive outcomes for both our staff and our organisation.
I appreciate their genuine commitment to building harmonious workplace relationships. Their ability to balance legal requirements with practical solutions has always ensured the process is smooth and trouble-free.
I would happily recommend their services to any healthcare organisation seeking reliable and insightful HR support.
Tina Boger, General Manager & Director of Clinical Services

Bathurst Private Hospital
ABsolute Workplace Solutions has been with us for over 5 years and are always accommodating and very punctual at replying to our queries. The level of expertise, research and understanding of awards and EA is excellent. If they do not know they research and get back to you promptly with a justified and factual reply.
I have worked with Belinda and Ariane for 3 years and am very happy with their expertise, knowledge and approach to supporting both the employer and understanding the employee needs. They represent the employer with integrity and very professional manner.
Geoff Oakley, General Manager

Eastern Heart Clinic & Sutherland Heart Clinic
Both Eastern Heart Clinic and Sutherland Heart Clinic appreciate the valuable service that you and your team extend to us.
Todd Donaghy, General Manager

St Luke’s Care trading as St Luke’s Private Hospital
My name is Paul Ryken, Director People and Culture and I first met with Belinda Russell and Ariane McGing in late 2024 to assist St Luke’s Care with several Enterprise Agreements. The previous Agreements were convoluted, outdated, and difficult to navigate.
Both Ariane and Belinda have been instrumental in achieving successful negotiations and in maintaining a harmonious relationship with all bargaining representatives. Their professionalism, expertise, and approachable manner have made what could have been a complex process both seamless and constructive.
Our experience has been so rewarding that we have now engaged them on a retainer basis to provide ongoing Human Resources and Employment Relations support to St Luke’s Care.
If you are looking for a professional team who are true experts in their field, but who also take the time to understand your organisation and never make you feel like just another number, I highly recommend ABsolute Workplace Solutions Pty Ltd as the right partners for you.
Paul Ryken, Director – People and Culture

Southern Sydney Private Hospital
We have been using now trading as ABsolute Workplace Solutions since March 2025 to assist us in setting up our HR system and for ongoing consultation as well as advise around all HR matters. Both Belinda and Ariane have been very attentive to all requests and very accessible, which is the most important need. It is pleasing to be able to phone straight through to both directors and have immediate advice that is pragmatic and tailored to our setting. Any follow up has always been met as promised and we have been very pleased with all services. I highly recommend ABsolute Workplace Solutions to all companies alike our hospital setting as they are very familiar, and beyond this scope.
Fay Kahl, CEO

Malvern Private Hospital
I have worked with ABsolute Workplace Solutions for over 7 years in my role as Hospital Director and Director of Nursing, Malvern Private Hospital.
Malvern Private Hospital is a 34-bed mental health and addiction facility, owned and operated by Macquarie Health Ltd. We are one of 11 health facilities owned and operated under Independent Private Hospitals of Australia.
In these seven years I have coordinated full negotiation and preparation of three nursing EBA’s and several Industrial Relations issues with Belinda and Ariane.
They have at all times ensured clear communication through emails, calls and coordination of required meetings.
They provide reliable, accurate and well-presented feedback and documentation.
Their preparation of documents eg. EBA was exemplary, through ensuring clarification and correction whenever required.
Strong understanding of the clients’ goals and directives when negotiating a new document or discussion
They are able to advise and direct us whenever we are faced with complex Industrial Relations or Human Resources issues and assist us to gain positive outcomes for our staff and the company.
I would recommend Absolute Workplace Solutions for any company seeking support of employee and industrial relations advice and actions.
Suzanne George, Hospital Director / Director Nursing Malvern Private Hospital

Bankstown City Aged Care
ABsolute Workplace Solutions provide outstanding advice and support and I highly recommend them for any IR business support.
Deborah Key, CEO

Wolper Jewish Hospital
Wolper has a long-standing relationship with ABsolute Workplace Solutions.
Belinda and Arianne’s expertise in employment law and industrial relations has been invaluable to us. The guidance and practical support they provide has made navigating complex workplace matters far more straightforward and manageable. Whenever challenges arise, their advice is clear and tailored to our specific needs, which helps us achieve positive outcomes for both our staff and our organisation.
I appreciate their genuine commitment to building harmonious workplace relationships. Their ability to balance legal requirements with practical solutions has always ensured the process is smooth and trouble-free.
I would happily recommend their services to any healthcare organisation seeking reliable and insightful HR support.
Tina Boger, General Manager & Director of Clinical Services

Bathurst Private Hospital
ABsolute Workplace Solutions has been with us for over 5 years and are always accommodating and very punctual at replying to our queries. The level of expertise, research and understanding of awards and EA is excellent. If they do not know they research and get back to you promptly with a justified and factual reply.
I have worked with Belinda and Ariane for 3 years and am very happy with their expertise, knowledge and approach to supporting both the employer and understanding the employee needs. They represent the employer with integrity and very professional manner.
Geoff Oakley, General Manager

Eastern Heart Clinic & Sutherland Heart Clinic
Both Eastern Heart Clinic and Sutherland Heart Clinic appreciate the valuable service that you and your team extend to us.
Todd Donaghy, General Manager