Human Resources Strategic Advisor

14 hours ago

Sunshine Coast Regional District, Australia beBeeCULTURE Full time

At Whittens, we are a multidisciplinary civil construction company with national presence.

We offer over 24 years of experience in delivering large scale and technically complex projects in the infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, and defence sectors.

Our mission is to be the market leader in civil contracting through sustainable growth and high performing teams who deliver successful project outcomes for our clients.

We are currently seeking a Senior People and Culture Advisor to join our team.

This role is ideal for a seasoned HR professional who thrives on building strong relationships and making things happen.

The Senior People and Culture Advisor will be responsible for providing best-practice HR/IR advice across employment and industrial relations matters nationwide, with a focus on our East Coast Operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with Operational Leaders to provide expert HR/IR advice across the full spectrum of employment and industrial relations matters.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for industrial matters, including Enterprise Agreement negotiation and interpretation, and managing union access across sites.
  • Coach and upskill Operational Leaders on best-practice approaches to managing employee and industrial matters.
  • Manage and resolve HR/IR issues, including grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations, and hearings.
  • Drive cultural change through the execution and delivery of strategic HR initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and proactively mitigate associated risks.
  • Work closely with the Head of People and Culture on HR cyclical activities, including performance review cycles, remuneration reviews, and bonus schemes.
  • Contribute to the Employee Value Proposition to ensure Whittens remains a great place to work.
  • Review and update HR policies and procedures; lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement and well-being.
  • Support Pre-Contracts by compiling HR management plans and providing relevant HR/ER/IR information for tenders.

About You

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within a comparable industry.
  • Strong and proven expertise in Industrial and Employment Relations — essential.
  • A proactive, self-starter with a hands-on approach to supporting Operations.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field — preferred.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively, influence stakeholders, and drive engagement.
  • Highly organised, with outstanding time management and planning capabilities.

What We Offer

  • Generous and competitive salary package paid weekly.
  • High-Performing and collaborative HR team.
  • Work amongst engaged leaders.
  • Safety being at the forefront of everything we do.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Novated Lease options.
  • Employment Assistance Programme.
  • Flexible work conditions.
  • Long term permanent role and the opportunity to work on a range of projects across Australia.

We are committed to workplace diversity and support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

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