Industrial Relations Manager

About the role

The Port Authority of NSW is recruiting an Industrial Relations Manager in Sydney, NSW, a full-time position reporting to the General Manager, People & Culture. The role leads the organisation's industrial relations function during a period of enterprise bargaining and organisational change, acting as a trusted adviser on industrial and employee relations matters. It sits within a lean organisation, offering direct access to leaders and breadth across industrial relations, employee relations, compliance workforce strategy and organisational initiatives.

Required profile

• Credible, pragmatic and relationship-focused industrial relations professional who builds trust and delivers practical outcomes.
• Current Industrial Relations Manager, Employee Relations Manager, Senior Industrial Relations Adviser or Senior Employee Relations Specialist seeking a broader impact and closer work with senior decision makers.
• Experience in transport, aviation, maritime, energy, utilities, infrastructure, government or other unionised operational environments is highly regarded.

What we offer

• A highly visible and influential role with direct partnership with an experienced People & Culture leader.
• Flexibility, trust and a healthy approach to work and wellbeing.
• Exposure to essential maritime operations.
• Investment in learning, development and long-term career growth.
• A collaborative culture built on respect, partnership and accountability.

The search is managed by The Next Step; interested candidates can contact the recruiter for a confidential discussion.