HR and Industrial Relations Manager

HR and Industrial Relations Manager

About the Employer

Our client delivers engineering and construction services across transport, defence and infrastructure. Its teams combine practical project expertise with coordinated delivery and a focus on sustainable outcomes.

The Opportunity

Shape workforce planning and employee relations for a complex rail infrastructure alliance. This Perth leadership role combines strategic advice with practical support for a workforce drawn from several partner organisations.

Your Responsibilities

• Advise project leaders on people decisions that support delivery objectives.
• Develop coordinated HR and industrial relations plans across alliance partners.
• Guide workforce planning, talent development and organisational structure.
• Oversee employee relations cases and promote consistent, compliant outcomes.
• Build engagement, inclusion and safety into workforce initiatives.
• Strengthen performance and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Skills, Education and Requirements

• HR management experience in construction or infrastructure delivery.
• Strong industrial relations capability; unionised workforce experience is particularly valuable.
• Experience with large projects and varied workforce arrangements.
• Joint venture or alliance exposure is an advantage.
• Tertiary study in HR, industrial relations, law or a related discipline.
• Confident negotiation, communication and senior stakeholder influencing skills.

Benefits

Why Join?

• Remuneration aligned with market conditions, experience and contribution.
• Opportunities to develop across transport, defence and renewable energy projects.
• Ongoing professional learning and pathways into future leadership roles.
• Parental leave provisions that accommodate different family needs.
• Flexible arrangements may be discussed according to the position and project requirements.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

How to Apply:

1. Complete the short online candidate registration form: https://zfrmz.com.au/sP3lVXadBxzQ63ExCfYZ
2. Send your resume to Anna at recruitment@multiculturalconsulting.com.au.

For confidential enquiries, please contact 0481 758 017 or email recruitment@multiculturalconsulting.com.au.