At ARC. Strategy, we provide both high-level strategy and practical, day-to-day support to executive leaders, HR teams, operational managers, and communications professionals.
With a deep understanding of Australia’s regulatory and organisational environments, we work with clients across industries to solve complex workforce challenges and communicate with purpose and clarity.
Industrial Relations Strategy
Enterprise Bargaining Strategy & Support
End-to-end support across every stage of bargaining—from pre-planning and stakeholder mapping to negotiation and implementation. We help you align agreements with operational goals while managing risk and engagement.
Negotiations
Strategic advice and practical support for employers during enterprise agreement and workplace negotiations, including preparation, positioning, and representation. We also offer broader negotiation coaching services specific to your business needs.
Union Engagement & Relationship Management
We provide structured approaches to union engagement that are proactive, respectful, and designed to foster productive long-term relationships. We also offer direct union relation management services.
Dispute Management & Representation
Support during disputes or matters before the Fair Work Commission. We focus on early resolution, minimising disruption, and preserving relationships.
IR Risk Reviews & Strategic Planning
We assess your industrial landscape and develop targeted strategies to manage risk, support change, and build organisational readiness.
Award Interpretation & IR CompliaNCE
Clear, practical guidance to help you understand and apply Modern Awards, enterprise agreements, and Fair Work obligations—reducing ambiguity and ensuring compliance.
Day-to-Day IR Advice & Support
Ongoing, reliable support for daily industrial and employee relations matters—such as managing grievances, disciplinary action, union interactions, or interpreting awards. We’re your partner in managing people challenges well.
Strategic Communications
Workplace Change & Restructuring Guidance
Expert advice and communication strategies to support organisational change, restructuring, redeployment, or workforce transformation.
Internal Communication Frameworks
Design and implementation of communication systems that improve reach, consistency, and engagement across all levels of your organisation.
Executive & Leadership Messaging
Support for senior leaders to communicate with authenticity and impact—especially during high-stakes or sensitive moments.
Issues & Crisis Communication
Rapid response support and scenario planning to protect your people and reputation during industrial or organisational challenges.
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
Practical strategies for engaging key internal and external stakeholders—including unions, staff, board members, media, and the broader community.
MEDIA Relations & Messaging
We work with you to manage media engagement—crafting key messages, media releases, preparing spokespeople, and responding to media interest with confidence.
Day-to-Day Communication Support
Flexible support for internal teams, including drafting staff updates, manager comms packs, scripts, FAQs, and leadership messaging. Ideal for organisations needing trusted communications capacity on call.
Leadership & Communication Coaching
Building confident communicators and capable leaders—across every level of your organisation. These coaching services extend to Enterprise Agreement interpretation and compliance.
Frontline Manager Coaching
Practical coaching for supervisors and team leaders—focusing on communication skills, managing difficult conversations, and building confidence in leadership.
Middle Management Coaching
Helping emerging and mid-level leaders navigate complexity, build influence, and lead with clarity.
Executive Coaching
One-on-one coaching to support senior leaders in high-stakes messaging, external visibility, and leading communication through change.
Government & Stakeholder Engagement
Where relevant, we support clients with public sector engagement—particularly where workforce, policy, or industrial interests are involved.
This includes:
- Stakeholder mapping and strategic engagement planning
- Messaging for government submissions, briefings, and hearings
- Support with public policy positioning and ministerial relationships
