Senior IR Advisor

Webuild

Cooma, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.As an employee of FGJV you will be eligible to participate in a number of employee benefits. FGJV offers an employee benefits programme, including:

Retention Bonus Scheme
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Salary Banding levels
Qantas Club Membership discounts

Purpose of the Role:To Assist in resolving disputes by advising on workplace relations policies and problems. The Industrial Relations (IR) Advisor is responsible for working collaboratively across the stakeholder groups, to ensure IR compliance for FGJV employees and subcontractors.Qualifications:

Tertiary Qualifications in Human Resource Management, Employment Relations, Organisational Psychology, Law or relevant field - preferred
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Experience:

Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role - preferably in the construction industry
Knowledge, and experience in the application of HR/IR systems and processes
Project Management experience - ability to plan, implement & manage longer term initiatives

Required Competencies:

Knowledge of the Fair Work Act
Ability to interpret Common Law Contracts, Awards and Enterprise Agreements, in particular the SC Hydro Pty Ltd AWU Tunnel and Associated Works Greenfield Agreement 2021 - 2025 and the SC Hydro Pty Ltd AWU and CFMMEU Surface Works Greenfield Agreement 2021 - 2025
Knowledge of the market and industrial climate the company operates.
Knowledge of legislative and economic environment as appropriate to the role (such as contract law and the construction industry).
Sound negotiation and problem-solving skills
Strong Initiative and proactive nature
Key collaborative skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Well-developed time management skills
High attention to detail
Exceptional knowledge and ability in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Provide IR advice including interpretation of relevant legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements in relation to blue collar and white-collar workforce.
Liaison with Payroll team regarding application of industrial instruments and payroll queries.
Managing union right of entry to site and guidance of union officials.
In-field first response to any industrial incident and/or action (in accordance with industrial risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans).
Coordinating subcontractor pre-qualification audits and mobilisation of personnel.
Review ABCC compliance for the Project and its subcontractors.
Delivering training to management and other personnel on IR and HR topics. Develop and implement policies and procedures across the project workforce.
Generating employment contracts and internal employee correspondence as required.
Ensuring compliance, provision of instruction, advice and support to personnel and management in the implementation of Project industrial systems including counselling/discipline, issue resolution, probation, return to work and performance evaluations.
Knowledge of Fair Work Act, industrial systems & structures and industrial agreement terms, conditions, & remuneration.
Identify emerging issues in a workplace and assist in developing strategies to mitigate risks.
Ability to liaise with all levels of a typical workforce and comfortable to interact with a range of issues.
Develop relationships with Project leaders and relevant external stakeholders.

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.If you meet the above requirements and would like to work on this iconic project, please apply now.Project Overview:

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