About Us

Theodorsen Industrial Relations is a Western Australian firm that provides advice and practical assistance on employment and industrial relations matters. The company was established in 2004.

John Theodorsen is an experienced industrial relations adviser and advocate. He has many years of experience in industrial relations, human resources and management, working with employers, employees and employer organisations. John regularly advises and represents clients in matters in the Fair Work Commission and WA Industrial Relations Commission. John completed a law degree at Curtin University in 2023.

John has a background in industrial relations, government, non-profit organisations and vocational education and training. John’s professional career has involved:

• Human Resources and Employee Relations advice

• Industrial Relations advice and representation before industrial tribunals

• Training staff, management and board members in a range of management and governance areas

• Quality management consulting

• Vocational Education and Training sector management and governance

• Non-profit sector management and governance

• Strategic communications, media and public representation, advocacy, networking and negotiation

John’s academic and vocational qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Laws (Curtin University)

• Graduate Certificate in Management (Western Sydney University)

• Certificate IV in Government (Investigations)

• Certificate IV in Government (Statutory Compliance)

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

• Certificate III in Investigative Services

• Diploma in Quality Management Systems

John is an Associate Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and a member of the Industrial Relations Society of Western Australia.