Manager, Workplace Relations & Governance

• Permanent Full-Time
• Footscray location
• Hybrid work arrangement

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

This leadership role in the People, Culture & Safety team at Greater Western Water (GWW) holds the accountability for embedding the Workplace Relations and Governance operating model and providing Employee Relations and Industrial Relations services to GWW.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Workplace Relations & Governance team, including coaching and performance management
• Develop and implement a new Industrial Relations strategy
• Prepare strategy for upcoming Enterprise Agreement negotiations
• Manage relationships with representative unions and consultative committees
• Oversee employee relations, workplace investigations, and generalist HR support
• Lead remuneration strategy, processes, and reporting
• Develop HR policies and ensure governance compliance
• Build ER capability and align initiatives with organisational goals
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and Centres of Excellence

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in industrial/employee relations, including union management and EA negotiations
• Skilled in complex case and performance management
• Experience representing organisations at the Fair Work Commission
• Effective senior stakeholder engagement, coaching, and consulting
• Expertise in policy development and EA interpretation
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge of remuneration frameworks
• Skilled in policy design and implementation

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Applications close 25th July 2025

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which will include but not limited to reference checks, national police checks, and working rights in Australia checks.