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About Cath Pollard
Workplace Relations Expertise
With over 25 years of experience in workplace relations, Cath Pollard brings a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding workplace conflicts and compliance. Her extensive expertise spans workplace investigations, training development and delivery, and strategic employee relations guidance.
Cath has worked across a wide range of industries, including Not for Profit, education, aviation, mining and resources, energy and chemicals, transport, construction, health, retail, and manufacturing. She has provided expert advice from an operational perspective, ensuring organisations effectively navigate workplace legislation and best practices.
As an advocate, Cath has represented clients in conciliations before the Fair Work Commission, handling matters such as unfair dismissal claims, general protections disputes, industrial disagreements, and enterprise agreement negotiations.
Professional Background
A qualified and practising legal professional, Cath has specialised in industrial and employee relations law for many years, with experience across both public and private sectors.
She began her legal career in a Melbourne law firm before transitioning into consulting and operational roles, helping organisations interpret and comply with federal and state workplace legislation.
Areas of Expertise
- Workplace training development and delivery
- Workplace investigations
- Cultural reviews
- Enterprise Agreement bargaining
- Dispute resolution and mediation
- Employment law advice
- Strategic planning
- Organisational restructuring and change management
Education
Cath holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Labour Relations Law from the University of Melbourne.