Employment Lawyer - Industrial Relations Focus

Cooma, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

28 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.Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.Purpose of the RoleThe Technical Legal Support Officer is responsible for providing legal and compliance support across employment law, industrial relations, and governance matters within a construction project environment. The role will assist with investigations, contract and policy review, and ensure alignment of legal frameworks with operational needs, contributing to sound workforce practices and risk management.Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in Law, with a focus on employment or industrial relations
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Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in employment law within a construction, infrastructure, or engineering environment is desirable
Experience supporting investigations, audits, or compliance reviews in a regulated or unionised environment
Experience drafting or reviewing contracts, policies, and legal correspondence

Required Competencies

Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and industrial instruments
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to manage sensitive and high-risk matters with professionalism
Sound negotiation and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated initiative and a proactive, solution-focused approach
Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Well-developed time management skills
High attention to detail
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Ability to research, interpret, and apply relevant legislation and case law
Able to draft legal sensitive documents such as investigation summaries, policy frameworks, or case briefings
Understanding of confidentiality, information security, and legal record-keeping standards
Capability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Interpret and apply employment legislation, awards, and agreements to policies, procedures, and practices.
Draft legal documents, correspondence and reports in a timely and professional manner.
Monitor legal developments and assess their impact on the organisation.
Support the development and interpretation of legal advice related to restructures, workforce planning, and enterprise bargaining.
Lead compliance audits and risk assessments.
Support investigations and manage complex employee relations matters.
Build internal capability through the development and delivery of training, toolkits, and mentoring.
Draft and review HR policies, contracts, and other relevant documentation.
Provide legal research and support on employment and industrial relations matters.
Assist in the preparation of case files, briefing notes, and submission for internal or external legal proceedings.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR and legal governance frameworks.

The above listed authorities and responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits. This includes:

Competitive Salary
The FGJV Retention Bonus Scheme
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
Qantas Club Membership discounts
Professional Development

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:

Webuild

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