HR/IR Manager - Major Infrastructure Project | FIFO
Design and Build ·www.search-4.com.au
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About the opportunity
This is a senior, site-based leadership position responsible for managing the HR and Industrial Relations function across a large and complex construction workforce. You will lead an established HR/IR team while partnering closely with senior project leadership, unions, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
This is a FIFO position and will suit an experienced HR/IR professional comfortable operating in a major project environment.
The Role Reporting to the senior People & Culture leadership team, you will take ownership of HR and IR delivery across site, including:
We are looking for a highly experienced HR/IR professional who has operated in complex, heavily unionised construction or major infrastructure environments.
Ideally, you will bring:
You will be joining a large-scale project where strong IR capability, practical leadership and the ability to operate confidently at site level are critical.
FIFO arrangements apply.
If you are an experienced HR/IR leader from major construction or infrastructure and are interested in discussing the opportunity confidentially, apply now or contact Renee Hamilton at Design & Build Recruitment for a confidential conversation.
This is a senior, site-based leadership position responsible for managing the HR and Industrial Relations function across a large and complex construction workforce. You will lead an established HR/IR team while partnering closely with senior project leadership, unions, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
This is a FIFO position and will suit an experienced HR/IR professional comfortable operating in a major project environment.
The Role Reporting to the senior People & Culture leadership team, you will take ownership of HR and IR delivery across site, including:
- Lead and develop a team of HR/IR professionals, including Senior Advisors, Advisors and Officers.
- Provide expert advice across industrial relations, employee relations and workplace legislation.
- Interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements, Awards, employment contracts and relevant legislation.
- Manage union relationships, right-of-entry matters, industrial disputes and complex negotiations.
- Partner with site leadership on performance management, misconduct, disciplinary matters and workforce issues.
- Oversee complex HR/IR case management and ensure matters are resolved practically and commercially.
- Identify emerging workforce and industrial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Build strong relationships across project leadership, subcontractors, unions and external stakeholders.
- Support HR systems, payroll interpretation, reporting and broader workforce initiatives.
We are looking for a highly experienced HR/IR professional who has operated in complex, heavily unionised construction or major infrastructure environments.
Ideally, you will bring:
- 12+ years' HR and Industrial Relations experience.
- Major construction, infrastructure, resources or similarly complex project experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading HR/IR teams.
- Strong exposure to multi-union environments.
- Significant experience with Fair Work Commission matters, dispute resolution and complex negotiations.
- Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Enterprise Agreements, Awards and workplace relations legislation.
- Confidence dealing directly with senior leadership, unions and a diverse blue- and white-collar workforce.
- Tertiary qualifications in HR, Employment Relations, Law, Organisational Psychology or a related discipline.
- White Card and current driver's licence.
You will be joining a large-scale project where strong IR capability, practical leadership and the ability to operate confidently at site level are critical.
FIFO arrangements apply.
If you are an experienced HR/IR leader from major construction or infrastructure and are interested in discussing the opportunity confidentially, apply now or contact Renee Hamilton at Design & Build Recruitment for a confidential conversation.
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The HR/IR Manager - Major Infrastructure Project | FIFO role with Design and Build is based in VIC - Melbourne, NSW, AU.
What does the HR/IR Manager - Major Infrastructure Project | FIFO role pay?
Design and Build lists the HR/IR Manager - Major Infrastructure Project | FIFO role at AUD 300,000–450,000 per year.
Is the HR/IR Manager - Major Infrastructure Project | FIFO role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Design and Build.
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