ER, IR Manager

Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd

Milton, Brisbane QLD (Hybrid)

Industrial and Employee Relations (Human Resources and Recruitment)

Full time

About Us: Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together. We transform waste into resources and renewable energy.  When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 7500 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance.  We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity: The ER/IR Manager will provide senior-level industrial and employment relations expertise across the organisation, ensuring compliant, commercially sound and respectful workplace practices. This role partners closely with leadership, unions, employee groups and government bodies to manage risk, resolve disputes and continuously strengthen industrial relations frameworks, payroll compliance and organisational capability. Responsibilities will include:

Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, personal presentation and company image

Contribute to maintaining a respectful, inclusive and harmonious workplace

Build and maintain strategic relationships with employee groups, union representatives, government bodies and key stakeholders

Provide expert advice on employment and industrial law concepts, ensuring disciplined and consistent application

Ensure compliance with all relevant industrial instruments, legislation, regulations and judicial decisions

Lead and manage industrial relations disputes, including complex and high-risk matters

Manage end-to-end payroll compliance matters outside the formal IR compliance program

Support and strengthen internal payroll and IR compliance functions

Develop IR capability across the HR team and broader leadership group

Continuously improve IR frameworks, systems and processes to unify operational practices

Proactively identify and manage IR risks, disputes and issues to support productivity and profitability

Mitigate the risk of underpayments through robust industrial instrument and payroll compliance

Resolve disputes with consideration of operational, commercial and reputational impacts, achieving pragmatic, win-win outcomes

About You

Senior-level consultancy and/or advisory experience in industrial relations

Demonstrated success in developing and implementing IR strategies, frameworks, systems and tactical plans

Strong commercial acumen with broad knowledge of employment and industrial relations matters

Proven experience operating within awards and enterprise agreements, acquisitions and change management environments

Highly developed stakeholder management skills with exceptional attention to detail

Tertiary qualifications in Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources or a related discipline

Proven capability in managing complex IR matters and enterprise bargaining in large, complex organisations

Minimum 5+ years (or equivalent) relevant experience

Our Process: Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug and alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process,

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Contact us by emailing inclusion@cleanaway.com.au