Industrial Relations Professional for Infrastructure Project

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia CPB Contractors Full time
About North East Link

The Spark Consortium has been selected for the Central Package of the North East Link Project - Victoria's biggest road project. This ambitious project aims to close the missing link in Melbourne's freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads.

The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three-lane twin tunnels that will support up to 135,000 vehicles every day, reducing congestion in the north-east while maintaining local roads.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Industrial Relations Advisor to join our team at SPARK NEL D&C. As a key member of the IR team, you will play a crucial role in providing expert Industrial Relations advice and managing IR matters for the project, ensuring compliance, subcontractor mobilisation, and employee engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence project culture, performance, and outcomes on one of Australia's largest infrastructure projects. You will be instrumental in managing subcontractor employee mobilisation, compliance, and resolving industrial relations matters, fostering a positive workplace culture aligned with our company values.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Project Performance: Collaborate with the IR Manager and supervisors to manage ROE processes, provide timely industrial relations advice, and resolve disputes and grievances.
  • Leadership: Develop a high-performing team, maintaining visibility across the workplace, and mentoring staff to inspire a motivated and accountable workforce.
  • Governance: Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations, as well as internal policies and procedures.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with unions, industry bodies, contractors, and senior leadership to ensure alignment on key industrial relations issues.
  • Safety: Prioritise safety by managing risks, promoting hazard awareness, and encouraging open communication among teams.
About You:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • A degree in Business, Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in HR or IR within the construction, mining, or manufacturing industries.
  • Proven experience in resolving industrial relations issues and advising on employment legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements.
  • Strong understanding of the Fair Work Australia system, particularly in unionised industries.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum

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