Clough, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Overview
Join to apply for the ER/IR Manager role at Clough. The project is the CERES urea plant, a landmark project for Western Australia delivering the most sustainable production processes. The project is expected to generate 2,000 jobs during construction and provide community benefits through training and 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 we are: Clough is a pioneering project delivery company delivering high performing assets for the energy, resources and infrastructure industries, with a global footprint and a focus on innovation, sustainability and safety.
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 include exposure to a range of projects, mental health and wellbeing programs, employee assistance, health insurance offers, salary packaging, and a supportive team culture.
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.
- Robust 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).
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and are guided by our policies and industry recognitions, including gender equality and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander opportunities.
Apply now to join us. Shortlisting will occur on receipt of applications. Clough reserves the right to commence shortlisting immediately and to remove the advertisement before the closing date. Agency submissions will not be considered for this position.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Human Resources
- Industries
- Human Resources Services
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