Senior ER/IR Lead

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Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time

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About The Opportunity

A national leader in freight and logistics is seeking an experienced Senior Employee Relations/Industrial Relations Lead to join its dynamic team. With a long-standing presence in the port services and logistics sector, this organisation supports essential supply chains across Australia and New Zealand.

About The Opportunity

A national leader in freight and logistics is seeking an experienced Senior Employee Relations/Industrial Relations Lead to join its dynamic team. With a long-standing presence in the port services and logistics sector, this organisation supports essential supply chains across Australia and New Zealand.

As a key member of the People & Culture leadership team, you'll partner directly with senior operational leaders to deliver strategic and hands-on ER/IR outcomes across a multi-site, unionised, blue-collar workforce.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) processes from end to end, including collaboration with the Fair Work Commission and internal executive stakeholders.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, offering coaching and guidance on ER/IR matters.
  • Support the development and implementation of ER/IR strategy, contingency plans and processes.
  • Manage complex employee relations matters, including dispute resolution and investigations.
  • Provide accurate interpretation of industrial instruments, awards, and legislation.
  • Liaise with external legal advisors on high-risk or complex employment matters.
  • Monitor changes in employment law and industrial trends to ensure compliance and proactive risk management.

About You

You are a confident, solutions-focused ER/IR professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced industrial environments. You combine deep knowledge of employment law with strong business acumen and relationship-building skills.

You Will Bring
  • Tertiary qualifications in Law, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience leading EBA negotiations in blue-collar environments (e.g. logistics, manufacturing, maritime, construction, or transport).
  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements.
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
  • A proactive and resilient mindset, capable of managing high-volume, high-stakes issues.
  • Willingness to travel to operational sites as needed.

What's on Offer
  • Attractive salary package with annual bonus eligibility
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement
  • Career development in a well-established national business
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Opportunity to make a strategic impact in a critical national sector

If you're ready to take the lead on industrial relations in a dynamic, complex organisation, this is your opportunity.

Please contact Rachel Gilzean via *******@tandempartners.com.au for any enquiries.

Tandem Partners is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeOther
Job function
  • Job functionInformation Technology
  • IndustriesTechnology, Information and Media

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