ER/IR Manager

Overview

Deliver a sustainable future with WA’s landmark urea project. Clough, as part of a Joint Venture with Saipem, is delivering Project CERES urea plant, a landmark project for Western Australia. The plant will be the largest in Australia and one of the largest in the world, installing the most sustainable production processes. The project is expected to generate 2,000 jobs during the construction phase, while delivering sustained benefits to the local community through career, training and business opportunities.

We are currently searching for an ER/IR Manager on a 19:9 rotation to join our project. Reporting to the HR Director, you will be responsible for managing labor relations, union engagement (where applicable), workforce discipline, conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement and ensuring industrial harmony across our workforce.

Who you are
Courageous. Motivated. Curious. Passionate. Creative. These are just a few words that describe you.

Responsibilities

- Develop and implement site-specific IR strategies to support project objectives.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with unions, worker representatives, and labor contractors.
- Negotiate and manage collective bargaining agreements (if applicable).
- Monitor compliance with labour laws, union agreements, wage regulations, and working conditions.
- Lead resolution of industrial disputes, strikes, grievances, and disciplinary actions with minimal project disruption.
- Liaise with local government labor authorities and ensure legal compliance on all IR matters.
- Support site managers and supervisors in managing employee conduct, performance, and behavior.
- Conduct investigations into grievances, disciplinary cases, and workplace complaints.
- Ensure complete documentation of all ER/IR cases, investigations, hearings, and resolutions.
- Maintain accurate records of disciplinary actions, grievances, warnings, and settlements.

Benefits

- Exposure to a range of projects and industries across our operations.
- Mental health and wellbeing programs.
- Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
- Special offers on health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries and more.
- A supportive team culture and environment.

Key Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
- 8+ years of ER/IR experience in large-scale EPC or heavy industrial/construction projects.
- In-depth knowledge of labor laws, industrial relations frameworks, and employment regulations in Australia.
- Proven experience handling union negotiations, grievance procedures, and labor contractor management.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure site environment with diverse workforce dynamics.
- Ability to work a 19:9 rotation to site (FIFO).

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

We’re building a diverse workforce. At Clough, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans’ Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan. We are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Apply now to join us

Application note

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed for shortlisting. Should your application be shortlisted we will contact you. Please note: Clough reserves the right to commence the shortlisting process for this role immediately and the right to remove the advertisement before the closing date. Agency submissions will not be considered for this position. #LI-BB2

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