About the job

Warrikal is a dynamic, majority Aboriginal-owned, and operated business that has rapidly emerged as a formidable force in the resources and minerals sector of WA. The company established itself as a leading provider of maintenance, shutdown, and specialised project services, cementing its reputation as a trusted and efficient provider.

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, this role is responsible for leading and delivering ER and IR advice, leading complex case management, supporting IR and driving consistent ER practices across the business.

The role is guided by the Company values with a strong focus on contributing to the productivity, competitiveness and performance of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Service delivery of ER and IR advice, including providing expert ER and IR advice to leaders, building capability and confidence in managing people matters
• ER case management, including investigations, performance and conduct matters
• Managing contractor and industrial risk, particularly across shutdown environments
• Contribute to the development and execution of IR strategy, including risk mitigation and compliance
• Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure consistent application of policies and frameworks
• Reporting and governance
• Driving continuous improvement of ER processes, systems and workflows
• Collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to deliver best practice ER outcomes

About You

This role will suit a credible ER/IR specialist with strong business acumen, resilience and a deep understanding of industrial and operational environments.

You Will Bring

• Proven experience in Employee Relations and Industrial Relations roles within complex, unionised or operational environments
• Proven leadership, negotiation and influencing skills and ability to supervise and mentor junior team members
• Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial instruments and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior leaders
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and coaching capability
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement
• Resilience and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Why Warrikal

• Learn from experienced professionals dedicated to your success
• Recognition, rewards and ongoing opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements (conditions apply)
• Access to mental health support (EAP)

• Service delivery of ER and IR advice, including providing expert ER and IR advice to leaders, building capability and confidence in managing people matters
• ER case management, including investigations, performance and conduct matters
• Managing contractor and industrial risk, particularly across shutdown environments
• Contribute to the development and execution of IR strategy, including risk mitigation and compliance
• Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure consistent application of policies and frameworks
• Reporting and governance
• Driving continuous improvement of ER processes, systems and workflows
• Collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to deliver best practice ER outcomes

• Proven leadership, negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior team members
• Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial instruments and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior leaders
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and coaching capability
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement
• Resilience and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Proven experience in Employee Relations and Industrial Relations roles within complex, unionised or operational environments