National Industrial Relations Leader: Strategy & Bargaining

RSGx; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RSGx is seeking an experienced Industrial Relations Manager to lead the IR function across Australia. Reporting to the National Manager - HR, this role provides strategic IR leadership, supports business performance and ensures compliance across a diverse national workforce.

The role requires extensive senior IR/ER leadership, strong knowledge of Australian IR legislation and proven enterprise bargaining experience across multiple sites or jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior IR/ER leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian IR law and Fair Work frameworks.
• Demonstrated enterprise bargaining and union negotiation experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex industrial disputes and employee relations matters.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Experience operating across multiple sites, projects or jurisdictions.
• Ability to develop practical, commercially focused IR strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead national IR strategy and framework.
• Advise leaders on industrial and employee relations matters.
• Lead enterprise bargaining negotiations and management of Enterprise Agreements.
• Manage union relationships and industrial disputes.
• Represent the business in Fair Work Commission and industrial proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with workplace legislation, awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Support organisational change, workforce restructuring and business initiatives.
• Monitor IR trends, risks and legislative changes.
• Develop leadership capability through IR and ER training and coaching.

Skills

IR leadership

Australian IR law

Enterprise bargaining

Union negotiation

Stakeholder management

Multi-site experience

IR strategy

Education

IR/HR/Law degree

Job description

RSGx is seeking an experienced Industrial Relations Manager to lead the IR function across Australia. Reporting to the National Manager - HR, this role provides strategic IR leadership, supports business performance and ensures compliance across a diverse national workforce.

The role requires extensive senior IR/ER leadership, strong knowledge of Australian IR legislation and proven enterprise bargaining experience across multiple sites or jurisdictions.