People need to get to work, home and everywhere in between and businesses rely on our roads. With a rich history dating back to 1926 and exciting future ahead, Main Roads Western Australia is the WA State Government agency responsible for managing the State's road network safely, connecting people and places. Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s about people.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional to join our dynamic Employee Relations team at Main Roads. You will be responsible for providing an Industrial Relations (IR) and/or Employee Relations (ER) advisory service to managers and employees to resolve complex workplace matters. This includes:

• Participating in negotiations with unions and employees on workplace and industrial relations matters and assisting in negotiations of Main Roads industrial instruments.
• Performing research, analysis and providing time sensitive advice to management and employees.
• Preparing high quality written material including the development of guidelines, documents, and templates to assist managers in dealing with IR & ER issues and problems.
• Effectively interacting, building and maintaining relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders.
• Case managing Employee Relations matters including discipline, health management and performance management, while ensuring procedural fairness for parties involved.

About You

You will have considerable skill, knowledge, and experience in Industrial Relations and/or Employee Relations with a focus on problem solving and delivering positive outcomes in a large and complex organisation.

Your ability to research, analyse and provide advice to management, employees and unions, including in conflict situations matters, will be critical to your success in this role.

Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact, build and maintain relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders, are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a result-driven person to develop their career by joining an innovative team within Main Roads. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of Main Roads.

What We Offer

At Main Roads, you can have a challenging, flexible and rewarding career that takes you exactly where you want to go with an organisation who supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.

In addition to our competitive salary and 12% superannuation, the following initiatives/benefits may be available: