Senior Industrial Relations Advisor

Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs, Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbssenior

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Key Responsibilities

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About UGL

UGL is a leading provider of engineering, construction and maintenance services, delivering some of Australia's most important infrastructure and energy projects. UGL's Corporate team provides strategic support across the business, partnering with leaders and project teams to drive performance, governance and operational excellence across a diverse national workforce.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the National Industrial Relations Manager, you will partner closely with operational leaders, People & Culture teams, and senior stakeholders to provide strategic and practical industrial relations advice across a complex and dynamic workforce.

This is an opportunity to influence business outcomes through effective IR strategy, enterprise bargaining, dispute resolution, compliance management, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert industrial and employee relations advice to leaders across the business
Support and implement IR strategies aligned with organisational objectives
Lead and support enterprise agreement negotiations and management
Assist in managing union relationships and right of entry matters
Partner with operational leaders to proactively mitigate industrial risk
Support dispute resolution and represent the business in industrial matters where required
Coach and develop leaders and People & Culture professionals on IR and ER best practice
Deliver IR and ER training programs to operational and project teams
Support tender submissions with industrially compliant and commercially competitive solutions
Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation, enterprise agreements, policies and procedures

About You

You are a commercially minded Industrial Relations professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships and navigating complex workplace matters.

You'll bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Law or a related discipline
Significant experience within Industrial Relations, ideally 5+ years
Strong experience across enterprise bargaining, dispute management and workplace relations
Sound knowledge of the Fair Work Act and contemporary IR frameworks
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
The ability to influence, negotiate and build credibility with leaders, employees, clients and union representatives
Experience supporting operational or project-based environments will be highly regarded

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile projects across Australia
Exposure to senior business leaders and strategic IR initiatives
Collaborative and supportive national team environment
Flexible location options across major Australian cities
Competitive remuneration and career development opportunities

How to Apply

While the listed qualifications are preferred, we welcome applicants who believe they possess the drive and skills to excel in this role. At UGL, we value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Note: Applicants may be subject to relevant screening checks, including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment.

Introduce a new member of staff at UGL Resources and not only could you be giving someone a rewarding new career, you'll also earn yourself $1000 to $3000 if they fill one of our vacant positions.

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Pay per year: ≈ $12,000–$36,000 a year; 65% below the $68,006 median for Other jobs on Jobera (130,114 salaries).
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