IR Advisor

IR Advisor

Future Generation JV

Cooma Full-time Remote

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) is the principal contractor for Snowy Hydro's Snowy 2.0, Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. FGJV combines the engineering expertise of Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo), Clough, and Lane Construction. Snowy 2.0 represents the next phase of the Snowy Scheme, providing on-demand energy and large-scale storage for future generations. This iconic project is creating a lasting legacy in Australian history.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in fostering positive workplace relations, ensuring industrial compliance, and supporting a large, dynamic construction workforce. You will work closely with project leadership, HR, payroll, subcontractors, and employee representatives, offering trusted advice, building strong stakeholder relationships, and contributing to a compliant, productive, and collaborative workplace.

As the Industrial Relations Advisor, you will be responsible for providing expert industrial relations advice and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, enterprise agreements, and workplace policies. You will serve as a key contact for managers, employees, subcontractors, and unions, supporting the successful delivery of the project through practical, solutions-focused IR guidance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert advice on industrial relations matters, including the interpretation of legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and employment contracts.
• Supporting managers with employee relations, performance management, disciplinary processes, issue resolution, probation, and return-to-work matters.
• Working closely with Payroll to ensure the correct application of industrial instruments and resolve payroll-related queries.
• Managing union right of entry processes and liaising professionally with union officials.
• Responding to industrial incidents in accordance with project contingency plans and industrial risk management strategies.
• Coordinating subcontractor pre-qualification audits and workforce mobilisation activities.
• Monitoring and supporting compliance across the project and subcontractor workforce.
• Developing, reviewing, and implementing workplace policies and procedures.
• Delivering training and coaching to leaders and employees on industrial and employment relations topics.
• Preparing employment contracts and employee correspondence.
• Identifying emerging workplace issues and implementing proactive strategies to minimise industrial risk.
• Building strong relationships with project leaders, employees, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Organisational Psychology, Law, or a related discipline (preferred).
• White Card.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year's experience in an Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, or Human Resources role, ideally within the construction industry.
• Experience applying HR and IR systems, processes, and legislation.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to plan and deliver longer-term initiatives.

Skills & Knowledge:

We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act and Australian industrial relations framework.
• Experience interpreting Common Law Employment Contracts, Awards, and Enterprise Agreements.
• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive approach with excellent initiative.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work on a significant construction project where your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining positive workplace relations and supporting project success. You will join a collaborative team that values professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement, while providing opportunities to develop your industrial relations career. If you are passionate about workplace relations and enjoy partnering with leaders to achieve positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

As an employee, you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits, including:

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Qantas Club Membership discounts
• Professional Development

These positions are located in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures, which need to be considered before applying for these roles.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to work...