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Director, Industrial Relations

Vibrant and forward-thinking organisation, where your contributions will have a lasting impact.
Your New Company
Join a vibrant and forward-thinking organisation in the building and construction sector, where your contributions will have a lasting impact. This leading organisation is dedicated to advocating for industry interests and driving policy initiatives that support the sector in the ACT.

Your New Role
As the Director of Industrial Relations, you will be a key player in the executive leadership team, shaping the future of the industry. You will lead the organisation's industrial relations strategy, employment law initiatives, and policy advocacy efforts. This role involves providing expert guidance on employment and industrial relations matters, managing high-level policy development, and driving impactful advocacy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage industrial relations and employment law initiatives.
  • Provides expert advice on employment contracts, Enterprise Agreements, and Workplace Policies.
  • Represent the organisation in national industrial relations forums.
  • Develop and maintain industry-standard rates of pay, the Rostered Days Off (RDO) calendar, and the HR Toolkit.
  • Support members with contract and workplace safety-related queries.
  • Develop high-quality submissions, issue briefings, and government correspondence.
  • Represent the organisation in government meetings, policy discussions, and industry forums.
  • Oversee regulatory education for members and coordinate webinars.
  • Manage and lead a small team, including a Workplace Relations and Legal Advisor and Paralegal.

What You’ll Need to Succeed
  • Degree qualified in industrial relations, law or a related field.
  • 5–8 years of experience in industrial relations and/or employment law.
  • Strong knowledge of the Australian industrial relations framework and experience in Fair Work Commission advocacy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • High level of adaptability and a proactive approach to supporting members.
  • Experience working with chambers of commerce or business associations is highly desirable.

What You’ll Get in Return
This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative organisation where your contributions will have a significant impact. You will have the opportunity to influence major decisions, drive strategic initiatives, and work closely with internal leaders and external stakeholders. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for industrial relations and policy, we encourage you to apply and join this organisation in building a better future.

How to Apply
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to making a difference, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact me on 62797478 or samantha.wilk@hays.com.au .

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion or visit our website, www.hays.com.au, to review our current list of available positions.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Construction
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
HR
Pay
11.5% Superannuation
Ref:
2924558

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Samantha Wilk, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Canberra
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street

Telephone: 62797478

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