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 10,000 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 IR Manager will provide senior level industrial relations support and expertise across the organisation, ensuring compliant and commercially sound workplace practices. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders, employees and unions to manage risk, resolve disputes and continuously strengthen IR frameworks, payroll compliance and organisational capability. Responsibilities will include:

• IR leadership on high volume enterprise bargaining including tactical planning, strategy, negotiation, disputes, applications and other bargaining-related responsibilities
• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with employee groups, union representatives, government bodies and key stakeholders
• Managing IR disputes
• Managing end-to-end payroll compliance matters
• Supporting internal payroll and IR compliance function
• Supporting the development of the IR capability of the HR team and broader leadership
• Continuously improving the IR frameworks and systems
• Managing identified IR issues/risks/disputes by providing proactive and practical advice that sustains a profitable, productive and harmonious working environment

About You

• Senior level consultancy and/or advisory industrial relations experience
• Demonstrated experience in the successful support, development and implementation of IR strategies, tactical plans, frameworks, systems and processes
• A commercial and strategic IR mind-set, with a wide knowledge of employment and IR matters
• Experience in operation of awards and agreements, acquisitions, and change management
• Excellent attention to detail and stakeholder management
• Confident in managing IR disputes and end-to-end compliance matters
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Tertiary qualifications in Law, IR, 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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