Senior Employee Relations Specialist
1 day ago
Join to apply for the Senior Employee Relations Specialist role at Thiess.
What's the Opportunity?As a key member of our forward-thinking team, you'll report to the Industrial Relations Manager, working in our refreshed South Bank head office. You'll steer proactive, strategic employee relations initiatives that make a difference across Thiess' national operations. You'll provide advice to the business on a range of industrial relations matters, empowering leaders, enhancing culture, and ensuring we remain compliant, resilient, and people-focused.
What You'll Do- Drive enterprise bargaining and union engagement activities
- Guide and support Thiess sites with expert industrial relations advice
- Build capability across teams through tailored in-house training
- Lead and manage workplace investigations with confidence
- Contribute to group-wide employee relations strategies and compliance
- Provide guidance and advocacy for the business when responding to matters within Australian employment jurisdictions
You're strategic, intuitive, and solutions-driven. With a legal background and a strong track record in IR/ER, you thrive in high-pressure environments and balance compliance with compassion. The ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in law and proven experience in employee and industrial relations, including leading enterprise bargaining negotiations, developing bargaining strategies, preparing documentation, and engaging stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes. Experience representing employers before the Fair Work Commission is essential, particularly in matters involving enterprise agreements, workplace disputes, and broader employment law issues. A strong understanding of compliance requirements and relevant legislation is critical. You should possess sharp investigative skills and the ability to manage complex and sensitive workplace matters, a track record in managing relationships with trade unions, and the ability to foster collaborative, professional interactions under applicable industrial instruments. Comfort with union engagement and enterprise bargaining is essential. The role also requires the ability to train, coach, and uplift colleagues to contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture.
What we offer- Supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
- Career development and technical training opportunities
- Collaborative, values-led culture with a global reach
- Access to leading-edge technology and systems
- Competitive salary and employee benefits package
Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change. We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and growth in sustainable mining. We offer ongoing technical training and development opportunities and invest in programs for people starting their careers. We promote an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone matters and feels safe, included and empowered.
How to ApplyPlease click the "apply" button to apply for this role. Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.
Applications close: 16 September 2025
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