Employee and Industrial Relations Lead

2 days ago

Perth, Western Australia beBeeStrategic Full time $150,000 - $185,000
Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Employee and Industrial Relations Expert to oversee and manage industrial and employee relations matters, partnering closely with senior leaders and divisional teams.

This pivotal role involves driving best-practice policy development, providing expert guidance on workplace legislation, and shaping a consistent, compliant, and constructive employee and industrial relations culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee industrial relations activities, including enterprise agreement negotiations, management of industrial action, and engagement with external stakeholders such as the Fair Work Commission, Federal Court, and other tribunals.
  • Partner with operational leaders and technical specialists to provide guidance and support on strategic projects.
  • Lead the management and resolution of industrial disputes and related litigation, offering strategic advice throughout the process.
  • Provide expert employee relations advice on complex matters, including policy development and reviews, organisational change, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations.
  • Support compliance with enterprise agreements and payroll obligations, including delivering rectification programs where required.
  • Deliver training and capability-building initiatives for business leaders and people teams, focusing on IR / ER knowledge, processes, and legislative responsibilities.
  • Manage right of entry matters in accordance with legal and procedural requirements.
  • Assist with the development and rollout of IR / ER frameworks and business practices.
  • Manage end-to-end enterprise agreement negotiations, including preparation, compliance review, documentation, implementation support, and response to industrial action in collaboration with business leaders and senior stakeholders.
Required Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications, skills, and experience required:

  • Degree or qualification in HR, Industrial Relations, Employment Law, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Fair Work Act 2009 and related employment legislation.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in complex, unionised workplaces, preferably with blue-collar workforces.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver clear, practical ER / IR advice.
  • Experience managing enterprise agreements, industrial action, and workplace change.
  • Experience representing organisations at the Fair Work Commission, including in dispute resolution, unfair dismissal defence, and general protections matters.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and data analysis skills.
About DP World

DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for customers and communities we serve globally.

We have a dedicated team of more than 106,500 employees from 158 nationalities, spanning 73 countries on six continents, pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.

Our vision is to be an employer of choice, valued for our commitment to excellence, diversity, and inclusion, and recognised for our impact on the environment and society.

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