Industrial Relations Advisor

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ADVISOR

Based in Brisbane, Sydney or Perth and reporting into the IR Manager, the IR Advisor is responsible for working collaboratively across the stakeholder groups, you will ensure IR compliance for the businesses employees.

• Providing advice to employees and the company on the effective management of employee relations including\:
  • Interpretation of employment contracts, enterprise agreements and other workplace and related legislation
  • Performance management
  • EEO
  • Counselling / Discipline and Termination
  • Grievance Management
• Assist the business to represent UGL dealings with union officials on site and assess Right of Entry requests
• Prepare reports tracking project information including but not limited to, wage trends, training delivered, Right of Entry outcomes.

About you

• Several years’ experience in industrial relations in the construction, mining or manufacturing industry preferred. Competent in interpreting industrial / enterprise agreements. Strong understanding of labour hire agencies/agreements and commercial framework.
• Knowledge of legislative and economic environment as appropriate to the role (e.g. contract law; construction industry etc.).
• Understand and interpret contract terms and conditions.
• Highly developed organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively but execute outcomes independently.
• Industrial advocacy experience in Fair Work Commission
• Experience to provide written and verbal advice on a day to day basis and offer sound, practical and accurate advice and solutions for the business across all IR/ER aspects such as strategy, enterprise bargaining and dispute management
• Possesses the ability to develop strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including site-based management, union representatives, employees and client IR personnel, and capacity to influence decisions relating to IR/ER matters
• You will hold a Bachelor degree in IR or equivalent

What we offer

• Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing training for career progression
• A competitive remuneration package with salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

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