Principal Employee Relations

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Aurizon Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Number:

Work type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Brisbane

Categories:

Human Resources, Business Professional

Location: Brisbane / Hybrid

Competitive package with annual bonus eligibility

About the role:

Aurizon is seeking a Principal Adviser – Employee Relations to manage the development, negotiation and implementation of Enterprise Agreements in partnership with business units and lead employee relations initiatives across a complex and diverse workforce.

This role focuses on leading negotiations, shaping ER strategy and managing workplace reform initiatives. Aurizon currently has 18 enterprise agreements spanning rail, maintenance, infrastructure and ports. With over 6,000 employees and a national footprint, Aurizon offers both the scale and complexity that ER professionals value.

In this role, you'll work with senior leaders and contribute to business growth, ensuring ER frameworks align with our business priorities and future aspirations.

This is a strategic ER role — case advisory is handled by our People Advisory team — leaving you to focus on enterprise bargaining, reform, governance, and influencing outcomes that shape the future of work at Aurizon.

Regular travel will be required, particularly during bargaining cycles.

What you'll be doing:

  • Lead enterprise agreement bargaining, renewal and implementation in partnership with business units.
  • Drive the Enterprise ER Strategy across the organisation.
  • Manage the development and implementation of workplace reform initiatives.
  • Represent Aurizon in industrial tribunals where required.
  • Establish and interpret relevant policies, procedures and guides.
  • Provide advice and guidance on complex policy and EA interpretation
  • Effectively manage risks associated with business activity, legislation, and compliance obligations.
  • Partner with leaders to deliver proactive and effective ER strategies.

About you

You're an experienced ER professional who thrives on variety, challenge, and impact. You'll bring:

  • At least 5 years' experience in Employee Relations, including Bargaining experience.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications.
  • HR partnering experience (valued but not essential).
  • Strong influencing and relationship-building skills.
  • Clear, persuasive communication – both written and verbal.
  • Integrity, resilience, and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
  • The ability to travel when required

What we offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

  • Development and growth opportunities.
  • Access to mentoring and development programs.
  • Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
  • Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit

Advertised: 17 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 01 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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