About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy.  When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 7500 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance.  We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

The ER/IR Manager will provide senior-level industrial and employment relations expertise across the organisation, ensuring compliant, commercially sound and respectful workplace practices. This role partners closely with leadership, unions, employee groups and government bodies to manage risk, resolve disputes and continuously strengthen industrial relations frameworks, payroll compliance and organisational capability. Responsibilities will include:

• Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, personal presentation and company image

• Contribute to maintaining a respectful, inclusive and harmonious workplace

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with employee groups, union representatives, government bodies and key stakeholders

• Provide expert advice on employment and industrial law concepts, ensuring disciplined and consistent application

• Ensure compliance with all relevant industrial instruments, legislation, regulations and judicial decisions

• Lead and manage industrial relations disputes, including complex and high-risk matters

• Manage end-to-end payroll compliance matters outside the formal IR compliance program

• Support and strengthen internal payroll and IR compliance functions

• Develop IR capability across the HR team and broader leadership group

• Continuously improve IR frameworks, systems and processes to unify operational practices

• Proactively identify and manage IR risks, disputes and issues to support productivity and profitability

• Mitigate the risk of underpayments through robust industrial instrument and payroll compliance

• Resolve disputes with consideration of operational, commercial and reputational impacts, achieving pragmatic, win-win outcomes

About You

• Senior-level consultancy and/or advisory experience in industrial relations

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing IR strategies, frameworks, systems and tactical plans

• Strong commercial acumen with broad knowledge of employment and industrial relations matters

• Proven experience operating within awards and enterprise agreements, acquisitions and change management environments

• Highly developed stakeholder management skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources or a related discipline

• Proven capability in managing complex IR matters and enterprise bargaining in large, complex organisations

• Minimum 5+ years (or equivalent) relevant experience

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing inclusion@cleanaway.com.au.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.

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