Employee Relations Specialist

Sandvik Mining
Employee Relations Specialist – Heatherbrae, NSW

About the opportunity

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Employee Relations Specialist to join our team and play a key role in shaping our employee experience across Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.

As the Employee Relations Specialist, you'll be the go-to expert for managing employee relations matters, supporting enterprise agreement processes, and maintaining strong relationships with unions and industry bodies. You'll ensure our practices are aligned with employment legislation and reflect our values and business priorities.

Area of responsibility:

• Champion the Sandvik Way by aligning practices with our values and ensuring compliance across the board.
• Be the go-to expert for resolving workplace challenges—from grievances to conflict resolution—ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Empower leaders with trusted advice and practical support to foster a respectful, high-performing culture.
• Lead the charge in enterprise bargaining, shaping agreements that balance business needs with employee wellbeing.
• Cultivate respectful, collaborative relationships and foster a positive industrial relations environment.
• Spot trends before they emerge through insightful reporting and risk analysis.
• Keep us future-ready by monitoring legislative changes and translating them into actionable business advice.
• Shape policy that reflects our values, meets legal obligations, and supports a thriving workplace.

About you

To thrive in this role, you'll bring a strong academic background, ideally with tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline. Your experience in employee relations will be key, as you'll be navigating complex workplace matters with confidence and care. A solid grasp of employment legislation and conflict resolution strategies is essential, allowing you to guide others through challenging situations with clarity and fairness.

Your communication and negotiation skills will set you apart—whether you're advising leaders, working with unions, or representing the company in formal settings, you'll be able to build trust and influence outcomes. Integrity and discretion are non-negotiable in this role, as you'll be handling sensitive issues that require sound judgment and professionalism.

If you've had exposure to union negotiations and enterprise agreement management, that's a definite advantage. This experience will help you lead strategic discussions and ensure our agreements reflect both compliance and operational needs.

Agencies need not apply.
To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.

What we offer

• Superannuation contributions, at industry standard.
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program, including salary sacrifice options, and a Length of Service Recognition program.
• Employee Referral program, earning up to $5,000 per successful referral
• Company-wide Bonus scheme to reward your hard work and dedication.
• Company-funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period.
• Extensive training opportunities, from internal programs to contributions towards external studies.
• Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing.
• Ongoing development, opportunities with extensive internal and external training opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements, work from the comfort of your own home up 40% of the work week with flexible start and finish times

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, having been listed among the Top 101 Endorsed Employers for five consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and you can explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.

Who we are

Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.

Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030.

We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount.

Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.

How to apply
Click 'Quick Apply' on Seek or head to our careers page
 

For further information about the role please reach out to Kylie Cook )
 

Applications close: 27 November 2025, or prior if ideal candidate selected.