ER/IR Manager

Work on technically challenging projects

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to join the New Women and Babies Hospital Team in Perth! In this role, you will assist the HR Manager to provide HR support, deliver operational initiatives to service the project.

• Negotiate and manage collective bargaining agreements (if applicable).
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with unions, worker representatives, and labour contractors.
• Support site managers and supervisors in managing employee conduct, performance, and behaviour.
• Monitor compliance with labour laws, union agreements, wage regulations, and working conditions.
• Liaise with local government labour authorities and ensure legal compliance on all IR matters.
• Develop and implement site-specific IR strategies to support project objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of disciplinary actions, grievances, warnings, and settlements.
• Lead resolution of industrial disputes, strikes, grievances, and disciplinary actions with minimal project disruption.
• Ensure complete documentation of all ER/IR cases, investigations, hearings, and resolutions.
• Conduct investigations into grievances, disciplinary cases, and workplace complaints.

• 8+ years of ER/IR experience in large-scale EPC or heavy industrial/construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of labour laws, industrial relations frameworks, and employment regulations in Australia.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure site environment with diverse workforce dynamics.
• Proven experience handling union negotiations, grievance procedures, and labour contractor management.

We are committed to providing our people with opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. By investing in their careers, we are not only supporting the growth of the engineering and construction industries, but ensuing Australia is well-positioned to deliver the nation-building projects that will enable a more sustainable future.

Perth Women and Babies Hospital

Development opportunities to learn, grow and thrive

• Industry leading paid parental leave program from the day you join
• Salary continuance insurance (criteria applies)
• A supportive team culture and environment.
• Numerous mental health and well-being programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities (through Engineers Australia, AIM Training, LinkedIn Learning and more)
• Special offers on private health insurance, salary packaging, banking, retail and more
• Mental health and wellbeing programs.
• A competitive remuneration package
• Special offers on health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries and more.
• Flexible and remote work options to manage work and lifestyle commitments
• Excellent end of trip facilities and free gym onsite
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families.