• Manage the employment relations strategy
• Provide remedies that mitigate risk to the organisation
• Hybrid working, Leederville based office

It is an exciting time to join us. We have embarked on a new long-term strategy, Thrive2035, which will see us deliver on our purpose to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest, and our vision for our people, communities, and the state. We have a clear direction and are passionate about the journey ahead.

Our journey so far has included sharpened business priorities, a reimagined service delivery model, and a resolute focus on improving our employee and customer safety and experiences.

Reporting to the General Manager People and Safety, the Employment Relations Manager forms part of our People leadership team. In this role, you will lead a highly capable, team of professionals to successfully manage the Water Corporations employment relations strategy, framework, and systems to support business performance and development objectives.

This role will see you strategically manage enterprise agreements, external relationships, complex case management, whilst integrating into the wider employment proposition, policy and compliance framework and HR program. You will provide remedies that mitigate risk to the Corporation in relation to employment and industrial relations issues, providing a balanced view and risk assessment across employment law.

Working collaboratively across the People business unit, you will leverage centres of excellence to provide strategic and operational HR/ER support, advice and leadership that contributes to empowering people to do their best work in an organisation that puts their health, safety, and wellbeing first.

Highly influential, with excellent communication skills, you are degree qualified, with extensive experience providing employment relations advice in a medium to large multi-disciplined organisation that has a combined workforce of blue- and white-collar employees.

In addition, you have extensive experience in:

• Negotiating, interpreting and applying enterprise bargaining agreements, awards and legislation and providing advice to others in the application of these instruments.
• Workplace investigations and resolving claims and disputes in the workplace.
• Working with Unions, fair work and related issues
• Relating effectively with employees, senior leaders, and executives

Importantly, you will be a strong, collaborative leader, who role models the organisational values and behaviours that contribute to a high performing, inclusive culture in a large, complex organisation.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close on the 6th of August 2023.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website