
ER/IR Manager
- Perth, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement site-specific IR strategies to support project objectives.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with unions, worker representatives, and labor contractors.
- Negotiate and manage collective bargaining agreements (if applicable).
- Monitor compliance with labour laws, union agreements, wage regulations, and working conditions.
- Lead resolution of industrial disputes, strikes, grievances, and disciplinary actions with minimal project disruption.
- Liaise with local government labor authorities and ensure legal compliance on all IR matters.
- Support site managers and supervisors in managing employee conduct, performance, and behavior.
- Conduct investigations into grievances, disciplinary cases, and workplace complaints.
- Ensure complete documentation of all ER/IR cases, investigations, hearings, and resolutions.
- Maintain accurate records of disciplinary actions, grievances, warnings, and settlements.
- Exposure to a range of projects and industries across our operations.
- Mental health and wellbeing programs.
- Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
- Special offers on health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries and more.
- A supportive team culture and environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
- 8+ years of ER/IR experience in large-scale EPC or heavy industrial/construction projects.
- In-depth knowledge of labor laws, industrial relations frameworks, and employment regulations in Australia.
- Proven experience handling union negotiations, grievance procedures, and labor contractor management.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure site environment with diverse workforce dynamics.
- Ability to work a 19:9 rotation to site (FIFO).