Sarah Lock is a Workplace Lawyer with extensive experience and knowledge in the area of Industrial Relations and Employment Law within the public and private sectors with roles in Corrective Services, Queensland Newspapers, Rio Tinto, Mining and Resources and private practice. With her experience spanning nearly 20 years in the industrial relations arena, over time she has developed a sound and insightful appreciation of the issues concerning small to medium business in this regard. Sarah has recently joined Brisbane law firm Broadley Rees Hogan as Special Counsel leading the Employment Law and Work Health and Safety team.Sarah’s team provides practical legal advice and services to both Employers and Employees in the area of Employment Law/industrial Relations.Sarah previously ran her own law firm Workplace Law Group and in the has also been Contracted as Senior Solicitor to a number of law firms in Brisbane and regionally. These roles have provided Sarah with the perfect platform to utilize the culmination of the skills, experience and qualifications that she has gained over her working career.Throughout Sarah’s legal career she has provide a wide range of legal and consulting services to both employers and employees alike . The fee structure allows for a fair and flexible legal costs which are very competitive compared to other firms similar in nature that charge at significantly higher rates.Sarah has completed her Bachelor of Laws (honours) at Bond University after receiving a scholarship to attend. She was admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Qld and High Court of Australia in 2001. Prior to this Sarah completed her Bachelor of Business (Industrial Relations) at QUT Gardens Point.
Workplace Law Group And Veterans Law Group
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Director And Principal Workplace LawyerWorkplace Law Group And Veterans Law Group
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Director/Principal Workplace LawyerWorkplace Law Group Feb 2015 - PresentAustraliaSarah provides workplace legal advice, support and representation to employers and employees in metropolitan and country areas across Australia for the private sector. She has also done both permanent and contract roles for an interesting array of business. Her wide experience includes but not limited to:Unfair Dismissals/TerminationGeneral Protection/Adverse Action Contractor ManagementModern Awards Advice & InterpretationWorkplace Compliance with Fair Work Act 2009Unpaid Wage & Entitlement ClaimsRedundancy and RestructuringDisciplinary & Grievance MattersNegotiating and drafting Enterprise Bargaining AgreementsDiscrimination, Harassment & Bullying ClaimsDrafting all forms of contracts, employee policies and proceduresAbsenteeism Issues
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Contractor/Senior Solicitor-Workplace Law DivisionQld Law Group And Nb Lawyers May 2017 - PresentBrisbane, Australia
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Special CounselBroadley Rees Hogan Feb 2020 - Jun 2021AustraliaLead the BRH Employment Law and Workplace Health and Safety Team providing professional and timely advice to Employers and Employees alike. -
Manager Consulting - Coal IndustryAmma - Australia'S Resource Industry Employer Group Jan 2014 - Feb 2015BrisbaneSarah Lock has joined AMMA as its new Manager Consulting – Coal. Ms Lock brings 14 years experience in the workplace relations area in both the government and private sectors and has a range of complementary business and legal qualifications.She is admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia and specialises in providing advice on agreement making, unfair dismissal claims, adverse action claims, redundancy and restructuring, and other employee relations matters.As well as managing existing day-to-day consulting activities for AMMA’s East Coast operations, Sarah is specifically working with coal sector employers on specific workforce relations issues and related business strategies pertinent to this Industry. -
Principal Advisor - Employee Relations Contract RoleQueensland Health Jan 2013 - Dec 2013Brisbane Head OfficeAreas of Work‘• Provide high level/authoritative employee relations advisory and support services to Queensland Health, Hospital and Health Services (HHS) and other key stakeholders.• Manage all aspects of industrial disputes (including prevention of potential disputes);• Play a lead role in enterprise bargaining processes, including negotiation, conciliation and arbitration;• Identify and respond to new and emerging IR issues and advise on the long term implications for Queensland Health;• Prepare and deliver advocacy on behalf of Queensland Health in proceedings before the QIRC and other Tribunals;• Conduct major reviews on industrial relations services, practices, procedures and policies including leading high level analysis, and developing and promoting changes to support the department’s objectives;• Manage the research, development and analysis of high level reports, decisions and recommendations relating to critical workforce relations matters;• Represent the Department in various industrial forums, committees and consultative groups and in negotiations with industrial organisations. -
Ceo/Managing DirectorSmall Business Owner Nov 2005 - Jun 2012Owned and managed a Medical Practice with 8 doctors for 7 years
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Senior Industrial LawyerQueensland Government Jan 2002 - Jan 2006Department Of Corrective Services
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Sarah Lock Education Details
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Qut - Gardens PointHons -
Gladstone State High SchoolGrade 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions about Sarah Lock
What company does Sarah Lock work for?
Sarah Lock works for Workplace Law Group And Veterans Law Group
What is Sarah Lock's role at the current company?
Sarah Lock's current role is Director and Principal Workplace Lawyer.
What schools did Sarah Lock attend?
Sarah Lock attended Bond University, Qut - Gardens Point, Gladstone State High School.
What are some of Sarah Lock's interests?
Sarah Lock has interest in Civil Rights And Social Action, Travelling, Education, Reading, Body Building, Animal Welfare, Writing Books, Health.
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Sarah Lock has skills like Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Performance Management, Negotiation, Management, Organizational Development, Employee Relations, Restructuring, Strategic Planning, Discrimination, Change Management, Employee Engagement.
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