Mitch Patterson

Principal Consultant - Industrial Relations

I am committed to delivering high-quality advice and support that actually works in practice. I pride myself on taking a genuine partnering approach, walking beside leaders through their challenges rather than simply offering recommendations from the sidelines.
With extensive experience leading human resources and industrial relations functions within large and complex organisations, Mitch brings a practical, employer-focused perspective to workplace relations challenges.

Having worked at a senior level within organisations facing multifaceted workforce issues, he understands the operational, commercial and compliance pressures that influence decision-making.

Mitch provides strategic advice on employment, industrial relations and workplace compliance matters, helping organisations manage risk, navigate complexity and make confident workforce decisions. Drawing on deep expertise in industrial relations and workplace strategy, Mitch leads a range of projects including enterprise bargaining, industrial strategy, workforce transformation, organisational risk and complex employment matters.

A trusted advisor, Mitch is skilled at identifying employment and industrial relations risks and opportunities. He partners with organisations to develop effective strategies that support compliance, strengthen workforce capability, enhance employee engagement and contribute to sustainable business performance.

Mitch brings genuine understanding of the challenges faced by employers and decision-makers, allowing him to deliver advice that is commercially realistic, practical and aligned with organisational goals.

Qualifications & Memberships

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws

  • Australian HR Institute