Workforce risk/ Industrial Relations/Enterprise Bargaining /Psychosocial Safety.
Proactive IR helps executives navigate industrial relations, enterprise bargaining, psychosocial safety and complex people challenges through practical advice, structured assessments and hands-on delivery.
We combine 30+ years of practical experience with structured assessments and hands-on support across Industrial Relations, Enterprise Bargaining, Psychosocial Safety and complex people challenges.
Trusted by Leading Australian Organisations
Across construction, manufacturing, supply chain, healthcare, finance and retail.
The Proactive Approach
DE-RISK. RESET. COMMERCIALISE.
Proactive IR helps organisations identify those risks early, determine what matters most and put practical strategies in place before issues escalate.
Our approach combines deep IR/ER experience, structured diagnostics and change capability to improve:
- Workforce stability and flexibility
- Industrial risk and governance
- Enterprise bargaining outcomes
- Leadership capability and decision-making
- Organisational readiness for change
- Productivity and operational performance
Our Services
Industrial Relations & Workforce Risk
From day-to-day IR advice to enterprise-wide IR strategy — helping organisations identify risk early, maintain control and support business change.
Enterprise Agreement Negotiation & Strategy
Assess readiness, develop the strategy, negotiate effectively and build agreements that support the organisation’s future workforce requirements.
Psychosocial Safety & Change
Identify psychosocial and change risks early, strengthen governance and build safer, more resilient and mentally fit organisations.
Assessments & Diagnostics
Structured, evidence-based assessments that identify risk, capability gaps and opportunities — supported by executive-ready reporting and practical roadmaps.
Strategic when you need direction. Operational when you need support.
Proactive IR works at both levels..
We help organisations develop longer-term IR, EA and workforce strategies while also providing experienced senior support on the live issues that arise day to day.
Strategy
Operational IR
Assessments
Change
Enterprise Bargaining
FWC & Disputes
Why Choose Proactive IR
Strategic Insight. Practical Delivery. Proven Commercial Impact.
Experience
Practical Insight
Structured Approach
Commercial Focus
Hands-On Support
FAQs
What does Proactive IR do?
Proactive IR is an Industrial Relations consulting firm that helps organisations reset their IR/ER strategy, reduce risk, and achieve commercial outcomes. We integrate IR/ER with Change Management expertise to achieve the best possible outcome.
What industries does Proactive IR work with?
We partner with Australian organisations across construction, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, retail, finance and professional services. Our experience spans both unionised and non-union environments — wherever IR support is needed.
What is the Proactive IR Signature Model?
Our Assess → Align → Activate → Anchor framework is a cyclical approach that turns insight into action. It helps leaders understand their IR landscape, align stakeholders, implement strategy, and sustain long-term results. Learn more on our ABOUT PAGE
How can I get started with Proactive IR?
The first step is to book a consultation with Proactive IR or book an IR Assessment — a diagnostic review that identifies your organisation’s IR risks and opportunities. You’ll receive actionable insights and recommendations tailored to your commercial objectives.
Identify the risk before it becomes the problem.
Whether you’re facing an immediate IR issue, approaching enterprise bargaining, planning significant change or want a clearer view of workforce risk, we can help.