LINX Port Services is one of the country's leading port logistics and infrastructure providers operating in 18 locations across Australia including every major port.
We are passionate about working together to make the impossible possible and turning challenges into solutions.
As specialists in stevedoring, berth operations and management, infrastructure and warehousing, our team of nearly **** skilled operators support national and international customers in moving break bulk, bulk, and an expanding portfolio of project and renewable energy cargo.
The Opportunity
LINX Port Services are currently seeking a Workplace Relations Lead, to join the team on a national level.
This critical role is a hands-on position that will deliver best practice ER, HR and IR outcomes, solutions, advice, and counsel to key stakeholders across the business including Operational Leads and Support Leads.
Reporting directly to the GM of HR/IR the Workplace Relations Lead will be a key member of the People Leadership Team.
About the Position
The Workplace Relations Lead will be responsible for but not limited to the below duties:
A key contributor providing strategic support across the lifecycle of our Enterprise Agreements, partnering closely with operational General Managers across Port Services and the GM HR/IR, and an active contributor at the Fair Work Commission in Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) and Collaborative Workplaces Programs each quarter.
Provide ER/IR coaching, enablement and partnership to the Operational Leads and other People Team members including Payroll, Workers Compensation and Recruitment.
Contribute and support the administration, development, and execution of our ER/IR contingencies, plans and strategy.




Manage a high volume of complex employee issues and manage end to end investigations.
Stay abreast of changes and trends within the industrial relations landscape and legislation.
Manage and coordinate the interface with legal employment practitioners on various IR/ER matter.
About You
You are an operational and hands-on ER/IR Professional with an eye for detail driven by employee engagement, with the confidence to resolve matters directly and robustly within a heavily unionised industrial environment.
The success of this position is dependent upon the ability to also be able to be flexible, agile, resilient whilst guiding and delivering outcomes.
Key to this success is building and maintaining effective business partnering relationships and working positively with Employee Groups across our workforce.
Essential skills and experience will include:
Tertiary Qualification in Law or ER/HR related Business / Psychology Discipline or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience in industrially active blue collar Enterprise Agreement environments.
ER/IR experience in a maritime, construction, logistics, transport, manufacturing, Industrial or similar blue collar operational environment.
Proven ability interpreting complex EA's, legislation, and awards.
Strong commercial acumen, lateral and analytical thinker, with resilience and attention to detail.




Significant experience in employee/industrial relations including an understanding of employment law.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong influencing and collaboration skills.
Be able to work in a team environment.
Ability to manage a high volume of work, prioritise tasks appropriately and enjoy the challenge of working under pressure, yet finding work life balance.
Be able to travel to operational sites as required.
We value our people
and are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer competitive salaries, additional leave options, and the support of a collaborative local and national team.
Our employees also benefit from a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to free confidential counselling, fitness and nutritional advice, and ongoing support services.
We are dedicated to your skilled growth, offering access to a variety of learning and development programs and courses to help you advance your career.
Part of creating a safe working environment, all our sites operate under a Drug & Alcohol Policy.
Team members are subject to possible random testing and applicants to this role can expect to undergo tests as part of the recruitment process, in addition to a full medical and police check.
We're looking for people who share and live our values ofBE BRAVE BE BOLD, WE ARE ONE, ACT LIKE YOU OWN IT, POWERED BY PEOPLE and HOME SAFELY EVERY DAY.
Our culture embraces diversity across our workforce and we encourage everyone to apply.
Closing Date:Applications close on 12 August ****.
Please note, shortlisting will commence prior to closing date.
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📌 Workplace Relations Lead (Victoria)
🏢 LINX Port Services
📍 Victoria