IR Governance Analyst

Workpac Group; 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 compliance program. You will interpret Enterprise Agreements and Awards and translate entitlements into actionable guidance for payroll and HR operations.

The role collaborates with governance specialists and program stakeholders to ensure accuracy and consistency across entitlement rules, reports, and investigations. This 6-month contract offers hybrid working with Monday to Friday arrangements and

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
• Ability to translate entitlement rules into business outcomes.
• Background in IR, Employment Law or payroll compliance.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Enterprise Agreements, Awards and industrial instruments.
• Draft entitlement rules and governance documentation.
• Support entitlement compliance investigations and reviews.
• Assist QA activities and review calculations.
• Analyze entitlement outcomes and compliance risks.
• Collaborate with governance specialists and program stakeholders.
• Assist with IR compliance initiatives implementation.
• Support data analysis and validation activities.
• Contribute to policy and governance documentation.
• Provide recommendations to support compliance outcomes.

Skills

Enterprise Agreements interpretation

Awards interpretation

Industrial Relations

Employment Law

Payroll Compliance

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Quality assurance

Education

Background in IR/Employment Law/HR Compliance

Job description

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 Required

• 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)

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more. Choosing WorkPac is always a Good Move.

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.

Job Reference Number: 7484J202644

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