National IR Leader - Strategy & Negotiations

McConnell Dowell; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workspace designed for collaboration

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion culture

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a highly experienced National IR Manager to drive workplace relations strategy across their Australian operations. This pivotal leadership role involves partnering with senior executives, guiding complex negotiations, and ensuring successful project delivery. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in Australian employment law, proven success in enterprise bargaining, and strong influencing skills. The position is based in their Richmond office, offering a collaborative workspace and significant national impact.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Australian employment legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements.
• Proven success leading enterprise bargaining and union negotiations.
• Strong experience managing disputes, industrial action, and tribunal matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute national workplace relations strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Provide expert, commercially focused IR/ER advice to senior leaders and project teams.
• Manage enterprise bargaining and negotiations to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Oversee industrial risk, disputes, and sensitive investigations.
• Represent the business in tribunals and external legal partnerships.

Skills

Expertise in Australian employment legislation

Enterprise bargaining and negotiation

Managing disputes and tribunal matters

Influencing skills

Proactive solutions-focused approach

Job description

A leading construction company is seeking a highly experienced National IR Manager to drive workplace relations strategy across their Australian operations. This pivotal leadership role involves partnering with senior executives, guiding complex negotiations, and ensuring successful project delivery. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in Australian employment law, proven success in enterprise bargaining, and strong influencing skills. The position is based in their Richmond office, offering a collaborative workspace and significant national impact.