Employee Relations Consultant

About the Role
The Construction Services team work to ensure compliance by providing advice on right of entry laws for union officials, industrial relations matters throughout the lifecycle of major projects, support in agreement making, as well as providing training to supervisors and managers on ER/IR matters.
  
This is a rare opportunity to work in a unique ER/IR environment where you will be able to develop your knowledge and skills as well as being exposed to complex projects. As an Employee Relations Consultant, you will work in a fast-paced and influential team of passionate professionals who help drive the success of large construction projects. You will be providing high quality and accurate employee relations advocacy and consulting services to members, clients and contractors.
  
There are two full time, permanent positions available based in our Perth CBD office, with the potential to move into full-time, on-site work as required.
  
The responsibilities of the role include:

• To provide accurate and timely HR/IR advice and guidance to members, contractors and clients as required.
• Provide accurate and detailed written and verbal advice and information to members on employee relations and human resources issues.
• Optimise and grow CCIWA's relationship with the construction, mining and resource sectors members, contractors and clients.
• Ensure clients, their engineers and contractors continue to see CCIWA as the service provider of choice.
• Ensure that the Construction Services knowledge of the contacts, relationships and competencies of colleagues is fully captured, utilised and shared.
• Promote the broader range of services provided by Construction Services to target operational opportunities such as maintenance, turnarounds, shutdowns and outsourcing.
• Promote the broader resources and services that CCIWA offer to the construction, mining and resource sector members, contractors and clients.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will also have:

• Ability to develop systems and procedures to deliver labour relations plans.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with proven research skills.
• Demonstrated or developing knowledge of construction industry, from its management structures and dynamics to work practices and technical applications in the field.
• Demonstrated or developing understanding of industry and labour relations legislation and the political and social frameworks that create it.
• Able to manage conflict and aggressive situations calmly and maintain working relationships.
• Capable of dealing with a number of tasks at once, ability to plan and prioritise and to close out activities in timely fashion.
• National Police Clearance and WA Drivers Licence
• Relevant tertiary qualification in IR, HR, Law is preferred.

About CCIWA
CCIWA is an independent, not-for-profit, Member-based organisation that has been committed to advancing trade and commerce in WA for more than 130 years. Our vision is for WA to be the best place to live and do business. To achieve this, we listen to the needs of all our stakeholders — businesses, families, consumers and the WA workforce – and respond with agenda-setting policy and advocacy work.
  
CCIWA Culture and Benefits
At CCIWA, we are high performing, diverse people who are talented, supportive, and inclusive. We will work with you to develop your career; ensure you feel supported and have the skills and capabilities you need to succeed at CCIWA and in your whole career.
  
We strive to be curious, contemporary, impactful, and respectful. Throughout our recruitment process, we aim to find someone who fits our values along with the required skills needed to be successful in the role. We welcome change and diversity as it not only strengthens our values but provides innovation and contemporary thinking that is essential for us to be the peak industry body in WA.

We have a range of benefits to support our employees which includes:

• A variety of working and leave options, including a Flexible Working Policy, Paid Parental Leave and 3 day paid Rest and Relaxation leave between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent building facilities
• Access to free and confidential counselling for employees and their immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Sacrificing - CCIWA is a rebatable employer
• Active Social Club and Charity Initiative

Find out more about our fantastic culture here https://cciwa.com/about-us/join-our-team/
  
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
CCIWA is proud to be an Inclusive Employer for 2025-26 with Diversity Council Australia.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
  
How to apply
For your application to be considered, you should include:

• A cover letter
• Current CV

Applications close COB Friday, 4th September 2026 and short-listing for this position will commence immediately. The vacancy may close earlier than stated should we shortlist a suitable candidate.

To apply, click on “Apply Now” icon on Seek or apply directly through our website https://cciwa.com/about-us/join-our-team/.

If you have any further questions, please contact the People Team at ******@cciwa.com

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