Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of the Industrial Relations (IR) Manager is to lead the IR team and to take a strategic approach at ensuring the project is compliant with relevant workplace relations legislation, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualifications in a relevant field such as HR Management, Employment Relations, Law or Organisational Psychology
• White Card
• C Class Drivers’ License

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years in the IR/HR Industry

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a Managerial role preferably in the construction industry Strong experience in Fair Work Commission representations including dispute related matters and complex negotiations.

• Strong experience in dealings with multiple unions (such as: CFMEU, AWU, AMWU, ETU & CEPU)

Required Competencies:  

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Fair Work Act
• Ability to interpret Common Law Contracts, Awards and Enterprise Agreements, in particular the SC Hydro Pty Ltd AWU Tunnel and Associated Works Greenfield Agreement 2021 – 2025 and the SC Hydro Pty Ltd AWU, CFMMEU Surface Works Greenfield Agreement 2021 – 2025 and SC Hydro Pty Ltd – AWU – Camp Services Greenfield Agreement 2023 – 2027
• Sound negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed time management skills.

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice, consultancy and case management services on a range of complex workplace relations issues
• Managing relationships with unions and ensuring that the Company's treatment of employees is consistent with its core business values and objectives.
• Lead Enterprise Agreement negotiations ensuring a ‘best for project approach’ by considering long term strategies and plans.
• Oversees investigations and resolutions of complex or critical industrial relations issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Participating in and/or leading projects focused on continuous improvement.
• Provide expert IR advice including interpretation of relevant legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
• Liaison with Payroll team regarding application of industrial instruments.
• Coordinating subcontractor pre-qualification audits and mobilisation of personnel.
• Delivering training to management and other personnel on IR and HR topics.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures across the project workforce.
• Ensuring compliance, provision of instruction, advice and support to personnel and management in the implementation of Project industrial systems including: counselling/discipline, issue resolution, probation, return to work and performance evaluations.
• Ability to liaise with all levels of a typical workforce and comfortable interacting with a range of issues.
• Develop relationships with Project leaders and relevant external stakeholders.

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.