Employment and Workplace Relations Lead

**Move to Improve and bring the company forward**

An important part of the DOF culture is to learn from the experienced and skilled people we are so fortunate to recruit. If you feel that you can contribute and help us continuously improve, we promise you that we are always open to ideas and innovation. After all, it is the culture of innovation that has made DOF one of the most exciting places to work. In DOF you can make a difference in an environment ready to solve problems and implement good ideas quickly.

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**Join Our Team as the Employment and Workplace Relations Lead**

DOF is seeking an experienced Employment and Workplace Relations Lead to join our dynamic HR team, to provide strategic Employment and Industrial Relations support to the Company across the Asia Pacific Region.

The Employment and Workplace Relations Lead will act as a trusted advisor on all matters concerning employment and workplace relations, workplace policies, and strategic initiatives aimed at fostering a positive and safe work environment. This role requires a collaborative approach, working closely with various stakeholders within DOF and externally to support our business objectives. The role has an Australian focus with a Asia Pacific Region scope.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of workplace relations strategies and policies.
- Provide expert advice and support on complex employee and workplace relations issues, recommending solutions to maintain a harmonious working environment.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the Company to foster a positive, productive and safe workplace culture.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with employment legislation, regulations, enterprise agreements, client requirements and best practices.
- Monitor current employment and workplace relations issues and anticipate future potential areas of risk and opportunity.
- Maintain external relationships, including with unions, clients, industry groups and regulatory bodies.

**Requirements**:

- A recognised Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business / Commerce, Law, Labour relations, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in employment /industrial relations, gained in Senior HR / IR roles.
- Strong knowledge of current Australian employment legislation, employment regulations and awards.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to provide advice on complex and sensitive situations.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing workplace policies and procedures.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data and review legislation / regulations to inform decision-making.
- Commitment to promoting a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

**Benefits**

Our Employment and Workplace Relations Lead will receive:

- A competitive salary
- Flexible work options, including 9-day fortnight, or working from home (1 - 2 days a week) hybrid location
- Professional development
- Great company culture and working environment
- Opportunity to make fundamental contributions to the success of the Company

The office location is Central Perth CBD.

**Who we are**

With a multi-national workforce of 5000 personnel, DOF is an international group of companies which owns and operates a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, with an engineering capacity to service both the offshore and subsea market. With more than 40 years in the offshore business, the group has a strong position in terms of experience, innovation, product range, technology, and capacity.

DOFs core activities are vessel ownership, vessel management, project management, engineering, vessel operations, survey, remote intervention, and diving operations. DOF offers a full spectrum of top-quality offshore services to facilitate an ever-growing and demanding energy industry.

The company’s main operation centres and business units are located in Norway, Denmark, UK, USA, Singapore, Philippines, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, and Australia.

We offer all our employees the benefit of working in a safe and supporting environment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. DOF is an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity.