Job Overview
Position: Senior Employee Relations Advisor – Project based in Helensvale, Coomera Connector Stage 1. Reporting to the Project People & Culture Manager. Provide expert strategic advice on complex industrial and employee relations matters, supporting project leaders to resolve issues effectively while minimising risk and fostering a positive, compliant workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high‐level employee and industrial relations advice to project leaders and supervisors to achieve legally compliant and commercially sound outcomes.
* Lead and manage right‐of‐entry matters, liaising with unions and ensuring all related procedures and reporting requirements are met.
* Review subcontractor pre‐qualification and tender submissions to assess labour models, wage structures, site conditions and compliance with industrial obligations.
* Interpret and apply relevant employment legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements and organisational policies.
* Lead and conduct thorough, impartial investigations into employee complaints, disputes and complex matters.
* Provide ER/IR risk advice to procurement and construction teams, including recommendations on subcontractor engagement and contractual controls.
* Conduct subcontractor compliance reviews and audits during project delivery, including payroll practices and roster patterns.
* Monitor the industrial relations climate on site and proactively identify, manage and mitigate emerging risks.
* Drive subcontractor training reporting and ensure evidence submitted meets project and policy requirements.
Qualifications
* Significant experience in industrial relations, employee relations and workplace relations in a senior advisory capacity.
* In‐depth knowledge of Australian employment law (Fair Work Act, anti‐discrimination legislation, etc.).
* Proven success managing complex ER cases, investigations and performance matters.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels, including external stakeholders such as unions.
* Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment/Law or a related field (highly regarded).
* Excellent written and verbal communication, mediation and problem‐solving skills.
* Pragmatic, commercially aware and empathetic approach.
* Experience in construction or infrastructure services highly regarded.
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