About IWS Group:

IWS Group is an Australian waste management and resource recovery company, that now forms part of Igneo Infrastructure Partners. Established in 1964, it has grown into a fully integrated provider servicing municipal, commercial and industrial sectors and, following a period of rapid acquisition and expansion, is in an exciting phase of growth. 
 
The business is underpinned by a strong commitment to sustainability and the circular economy, delivering end-to-end services across collection, recycling, organics processing and landfill management. Through advanced facilities, IWS maximises diversion from landfill and converts waste into valuable products, including recycled materials and compost. 
 
Its capabilities are strengthened by a portfolio of businesses including Recycle Central, Benedict Recycling, Purple Cow, and Eco Resources in Western Australia, expanding its reach across construction, demolition recycling and resource recovery and creating a truly national business.  
 
What Your Role Will Look Like:

• Champion a high-performance, safety-first and engagement-driven culture through visible leadership, well-being initiatives (including psycho-social risk), and continuous improvement across all operational environments;

• Develop and execute an integrated People, Safety and Communications strategy aligned to organisational goals, driving workforce capability, culture transformation and long-term business performance.;

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary HR, WHS and Communications teams, ensuring consistent capability, service delivery and alignment across all business units and sites;

• Oversee end-to-end people, safety and communications systems, including HR operations, industrial relations, injury management, workers’ compensation and internal/external communications across business-as-usual, change and crisis contexts;

• Provide strategic advice to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board on workforce, culture, safety, risk and reputation, supported by data-driven insights, KPIs and enterprise reporting;

• Ensure robust governance, compliance and risk management across employment law, WHS and industrial frameworks, while driving organisational transformation, stakeholder engagement and innovation in workforce practices; and

• Implement modern performance management systems to drive IWS Group’s capability uplift, enabling a more strategic, data-informed approach to talent development, performance, and growth.

What You Bring:

You are a seasoned executive with deep experience across People & Culture, Safety and/or Corporate Affairs within complex, industrial and operational environments. Please note, due to the geographically dispersed locations across New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia, some interstate travel will be required for this position.  
 
You will have:

• Proven success in leading integrated people, safety and internal communications functions at an enterprise level;

• Strong expertise in the Australian employment landscape, WHS legislation, and industrial relations frameworks;

• A track record of driving transformation, cultural change and organisational performance;

• Executive level communication skills with experience advising Boards and senior stakeholders;

• The ability to build teams, balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a complex and fast-paced environment;

• A leadership style that builds trust, accountability and high performance across diverse teams; and

• Highly regarded will come experience operating within in a private equity backed environment combined with tertiary qualifications in HR, WHS, Law, Communications or related business discipline.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Haylea Smith at u&u on haylea.smith@uandu.com quoting reference number 44992. 
 
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Please submit your resume in Word format only.