Industrial Relations Manager

Date: 18 Nov 2025

Location: Cooma, Australia

Company: Webuild S.p.A.

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of the Industrial Relations (IR) Manager is to lead the IR team and to take a strategic approach at ensuring the project is compliant with relevant workplace relations legislation, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualifications in a relevant field such as HR Management, Employment Relations, Law or Organisational Psychology
• White Card
• C Class Drivers' License

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years in the IR/HR Industry

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a Managerial role preferably in the construction industry Strong experience in Fair Work Commission representations including dispute related matters and complex negotiations.

• Strong experience in dealings with multiple unions (such as: CFMEU, AWU, AMWU, ETU & CEPU)

Required Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Fair Work Act
• Ability to interpret Common Law Contracts, Awards and Enterprise Agreements, in particular the SC Hydro Pty Ltd AWU Tunnel and Associated Works Greenfield Agreement 2021 – 2025 and the SC Hydro Pty Ltd AWU, CFMMEU Surface Works Greenfield Agreement 2021 – 2025 and SC Hydro Pty Ltd – AWU – Camp Services Greenfield Agreement 2023 – 2027
• Sound negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed time management skills.

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice, consultancy and case management services on a range of complex workplace relations issues
• Managing relationships with unions and ensuring that the Company's treatment of employees is consistent with its core business values and objectives.
• Lead Enterprise Agreement negotiations ensuring a 'best for project approach' by considering long term strategies and plans.
• Oversees investigations and resolutions of complex or critical industrial relations issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Participating in and/or leading projects focused on continuous improvement.
• Provide expert IR advice including interpretation of relevant legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
• Liaison with Payroll team regarding application of industrial instruments.
• Coordinating subcontractor pre-qualification audits and mobilisation of personnel.
• Delivering training to management and other personnel on IR and HR topics.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures across the project workforce.
• Ensuring compliance, provision of instruction, advice and support to personnel and management in the implementation of Project industrial systems including: counselling/discipline, issue resolution, probation, return to work and performance evaluations.
• Ability to liaise with all levels of a typical workforce and comfortable interacting with a range of issues.
• Develop relationships with Project leaders and relevant external stakeholders.

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits. This includes:

• Competitive Salary
• The FGJV Retention Bonus Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Qantas Club Membership discounts
• Professional Development

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to work on this iconic project, please apply now.