Project Overview

Clough, part of the Webuild Group, has been awarded the Design and Construct (D&C;) contract for AGL Energy’s Kwinana Gas Power Generation 2 project (K2), a new 220 MW gas-fired power station to be built in Kwinana, south of Perth. K2 will deliver fast-start, flexible generation to provide critical backup capacity that supports the increasing penetration of renewable energy across Western Australia. The facility will strengthen AGL’s energy portfolio in the state and aligns with the Western Australian Government’s commitment to retire all state-owned coal-fired power generation by 2030.

The project will supply power during periods of peak demand, providing a lower-emission alternative within the state’s evolving energy mix. At peak construction, the project is expected to employ more than 200 people, contributing to local jobs, supply chain and capability within the region.

Role

- Provide high-level strategic and operational advice to business leaders on employee/industrial relations issues, including the identification of risks, initiatives, trends and contemporary best practices.
- Drive governance and consistency across ER policies, templates, and processes, ensuring alignment with legislative, EA and company standards.
- Keep abreast of industrial relations legislation, regulation and policy changes and ensure leadership teams understand the practical application of such developments.
- Partner with projects and leaders to ensure sound ER/IR practices are maintained consistently with the organisation’s ER/IR framework, across multiple jurisdictions and industries.
- Provide support and guidance to HR Business Partners and collaborate effectively with HR Managers and project leaders to enhance the credibility, capability and confidence of our function.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of ER-related leadership training and capability uplift initiatives.
- Proactively contribute to work winning, analyse approaches to tender,



develop considered and tailored advice and contributions based on research on wage trends, terms and conditions, industry or jurisdiction-specific issues and other people-based considerations.
- Manage escalated critical business risks and develop and implement approved IR/ER contingencies/plans to minimise the impact on the business.

About You

- Advanced communication skills and an ability to build sustainable and cooperative relationships with stakeholders, often in challenging environments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of sound industrial relations principles, practices and their corresponding impact on business performance.
- A data-driven approach to decision making and advice, adept at collecting, analysing and distilling a broad range of information to enable considered decision making in complex situations.
- Proven experience as an IR/ER or workplace relations specialist with exposure to complex industrial environments.
- Enhanced problem-solving abilities, complemented by the discipline to ensure decisions compliment the overall business objectives.
- Demonstrated experience in executing and driving strategies, business standards and practice to ensure compliance with statutory and government standards.

Position Requirement

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
- 5+ years of ER/IR experience in large-scale resources, energy, EPC or heavy industrial/construction projects.
- In-depth knowledge of labour laws, industrial relations frameworks, and employment regulations in Australia.
- Proven experience handling union negotiations,



grievance procedures and labour contractor management.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure site environment with diverse workforce dynamics.

Benefits

- Exposure to a range of projects and industries across our operations.
- Mental health and wellbeing programs.
- Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
- Special offers on health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries and more.
- A supportive team culture and environment.

We’re building a diverse workforce

At Clough, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans’ Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your qualifications and project experience. We are actively reviewing applications, so don’t wait to apply.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.

Clough reserves the right to commence the shortlisting process for this role immediately and the right to remove the advertisement before the closing date. Agency submissions will not be considered for this position.

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📌 ER/IR Advisor (Perth)
🏢 Webuild
📍 Perth