ER/IR Specialist / Australia

A global leader in the energy sector requires services of an ER/IR Specialist. This permanent position will be situated within their Brisbane-based team. The role necessitates on-site presence from Monday to Friday, encompassing a daily working commitment of 10 hours.
 
Position Overview:

Functionally reporting to the National Industrial Relations Manager and operationally reporting to the Project Director, the ER/IR Specialist holds a strategic position in supporting the energy transition project team. This role plays a critical role in managing employee relations effectively, mitigating industrial risks, and enhancing overall project productivity.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert support across all levels of employee relations, ensuring high productivity, engagement, and safety within the project team.
• Collaborate with our clients Corporate HR/IR Team on project and company-wide HR/IR matters.
• Act as a focal point for daily industrial relations issues, attending pre-starts to support the Project site leadership team.
• Keep the project team informed of relevant ER/IR legislative developments and case law.
• Foster strong relationships with client ER/IR counterparts, unions, and key stakeholders.
• Deliver presentations on employee relations/industrial relations matters to clients and senior management.
• Offer first-point advice to Key Managers on industrial agreements, awards, policies, dispute resolution, and employment legislation.
• Manage subcontractor audits against ERMP KPIs and industrial relations risks.
• Oversee right of entry union requests/visits and manage workplace investigations independently.
• Develop and implement proactive industrial relations strategies for significant project changes.

Skills and Experience:

• Degree qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or Business
• 7+ years of HR/IR experience, preferably in oil & gas, mining, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in presenting and conducting HR/ER content for inductions.
• In-depth understanding of Australia's Industrial Relations framework.
• Proven ability to connect HR/IR decisions/actions with commercial outcomes.
• Experience in project ER/IR work, including mobilization and demobilization phases.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with multiple stakeholders.

Why Join Our Client:

• Career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Commitment to safety and sustainability.