ER/IR Manager

Description

Work on technically challenging projects

• Conduct investigations into grievances, disciplinary cases, and workplace complaints.
• 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.
• Ensure complete documentation of all ER/IR cases, investigations, hearings, and resolutions.
• Maintain accurate records of disciplinary actions, grievances, warnings, and settlements.
• Lead resolution of industrial disputes, strikes, grievances, and disciplinary actions with minimal project disruption.
• 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.

Requirements

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IR/ER Manager 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.

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

Benefits

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

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance