BOC, a member of Linde plc, is known as one of the world leaders in gases, engineering and healthcare. We develop protected, sustainable and cutting-edge solutions for customers in many specialty sectors, heavy industry and medical environments. For more than a century, the company’s gases and expertise have contributed to advances in industry and everyday life, including steelmaking, refining, chemical processing, environmental protection, wastewater treatment, welding and cutting, food processing and distribution, glass production, electronics and health care.

Brands in Linde Australia include BOC, Elgas and South Pacific Welding (SPW), Select Logistics & Transport.

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead and embed best practice industrial relations, compliance and workforce governance across the business. This is a hands on advisory role responsible for enterprise bargaining, award and legislative compliance, investigations and complex employee relations matters.

You will work closely with HR Business Partners, leaders and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal and state legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements, and Fair Work Act obligations while supporting sustainable business outcomes. The ER Manager will provide expert IR advice to senior leaders and the HRBP team.

What you will enjoy doing

- Develop, implement and maintain a compliance audit framework covering federal and state legislation, enterprise agreements and modern awards

- Lead Linde ER/IR strategy across Australia providing expert guidance on people risk,



industrial matters and organisational change

- Lead national enterprise agreement negotiations and provide coaching to HRBPs and line management for site-based enterprises agreements

- Provide strategic IR advice to leaders and HR Business Partners for EAs, investigations and IR issues

- Build ER capability across the organisation, developing leaders and HRBPs through coaching, training and guidance on ER/IR fundamentals and workplace governance

- Maintain compliant contract templates and provide contract advice

- Lead and/or oversee workplace investigations, including integrity matters

- Review, develop and update policies

What makes you great

- IR experience in a Manufacturing organization blue collar workforce

- Bachelor’s qualification in IR, HR and employment law

- Significant knowledge of employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards and other State and Federal laws

- Practical and hands on experience in EA negotiation and implementation

- Change leadership and transformation experience

Why you will love working with us

Our people have the opportunity to thrive and excel. We provide a wide range of training programs to enhance career development,



with a potential for overseas opportunities. We also have a variety of employee appreciation programs to recognise solo and collaborative team efforts.

At BOC we understand and respect a work/life balance, and that's why we have introduced initiatives such as generous parental leave, flexible working arrangements and attractive superannuation benefits. We are also firmly enthusiastic and involved when it comes to thecommunity as well as our partner charities with organisations such as Road Safety Education and Redkite.

BOC is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits here: https://au.work180.co/employer/boc-au

Have we inspired you? Let’s talk about it

So, what are you waiting for? The opportunity is yours. Are you ready to take the lead? We are looking forward to receiving your application - apply today!

Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only.

BOC South Pacific acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

In order to apply, you must have full work rights in Australia.

This role is open to be based either in NSW or VIC

📌 Employee Relations Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Boc
📍 Melbourne