Rod Collinson

Hobart, TAS

About Rod

Rod Collinson is a pioneering Director and co-founder of Edge Legal. With a profound understanding of people management, industrial disputes, and advocacy, Rod brings a wealth of experience to his role. Before establishing Edge Legal, he led the Employment & Safety Group at a mid-tier firm and honed his expertise at a top-tier law firm. He also served as a consultant offering on-site services in the mining sector, enriching his background in workers compensation law. Rod excels in one-on-one consulting for senior managers and offers strategic advice to Boards and Executive Managers on intricate and sensitive employment matters. His commitment to professional development extends to delivering workplace training programs tailored for senior managers and HR teams. Notably, he has defended Termination of Employment claims and represented employers in various applications, industrial disputes, and scope order hearings at the Fair Work Commission. His legal acumen is further evident in his defence of industrial law breach claims and restraint of trade cases in both State and Federal Courts. Rod's investigative skills are distinguished, having conducted workplace investigations for entities such as the WA State Government and WA Police, focusing on bullying complaints against senior officers. As an accredited DISC trainer, he offers mentoring for HR professionals and delivers actionable workplace training for both HR and Operational Managers. His academic contributions include tutoring workplace law at Murdoch University. Rod's academic foundation was laid at the University of Tasmania where he earned his Bachelor of Laws and Economics, equipping him with a robust legal and economic perspective that underpins his impressive career.