Ir Governance Analyst

WorkPac; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking an experienced IR Governance Analyst in Melbourne to support a major industrial relations compliance program. You will interpret Enterprise Agreements and Awards, document entitlement rules, and assist with compliance investigations and governance activities.

The role emphasizes analytical skills, knowledge of payroll outcomes, and stakeholder engagement to translate complex instruments into practical business outcomes; offers hybrid work arrangement and a 6‑month initial

Qualifications

• Strong experience interpreting Enterprise Agreements and Awards
• Understanding of Enterprise Agreement negotiation and implementation processes
• Background in Industrial Relations, Employment Law, HR Compliance, or related fields
• Knowledge of how industrial instrument entitlements translate into payroll outcomes
• Experience drafting entitlement interpretations and compliance documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement capability
• Experience with pay compliance reviews or investigations (highly regarded)
• Experience with payroll, time, or workforce data analysis (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Interpret Enterprise Agreements, Awards, and industrial instruments
• Draft and document entitlement rules and governance requirements
• Support entitlement compliance investigations and reviews
• Assist with quality assurance activities and review calculations
• Analyse entitlement outcomes and compliance risks
• Work closely with governance specialists and program stakeholders
• Support implementation of industrial relations compliance initiatives
• Assist with data analysis and validation activities
• Contribute to policy, governance, and compliance documentation
• Provide recommendations to support compliance outcomes

Job description

Job details

• Melbourne location | Sydney and Brisbane candidates will also be considered
• Hybrid working arrangement | Monday to Friday
• initial 6-month contract

About the Client

Our client provides comprehensive waste management, resource recovery and environmental services, supporting businesses, industries and communities through sustainable waste collection, recycling and disposal solutions across Australia.

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced IR Governance Analyst to support a major Industrial Relations Compliance Program. Working closely with the Governance Stream team, you will be responsible for interpreting Enterprise Agreements and Awards, supporting entitlement compliance investigations, and contributing to governance and quality assurance activities.

This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in Industrial Relations, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, or Payroll Compliance who can confidently interpret complex employment instruments and translate entitlement rules into practical business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret Enterprise Agreements, Awards, and industrial instruments
• Draft and document entitlement rules and governance requirements
• Support entitlement compliance investigations and reviews
• Assist with quality assurance activities and review calculations
• Analyse entitlement outcomes and compliance risks
• Work closely with governance specialists and program stakeholders
• Support implementation of industrial relations compliance initiatives
• Assist with data analysis and validation activities
• Contribute to policy, governance, and compliance documentation
• Provide recommendations to support compliance outcomes

Skills and Experience

• Strong experience interpreting Enterprise Agreements and Awards
• Understanding of Enterprise Agreement negotiation and implementation processes
• Background in Industrial Relations, Employment Law, HR Compliance, or related fields
• Knowledge of how industrial instrument entitlements translate into payroll outcomes
• Experience drafting entitlement interpretations and compliance documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement capability
• Experience with pay compliance reviews or investigations (highly regarded)
• Experience with payroll, time, or workforce data analysis (desirable)

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.