As the Senior Industrial Relations Advisor you will work closely with the IR Manager and broader IR Team providing expert industrial relations advice and support across the project. You will be instrumental in assisting to manage subcontractor employee mobilisation compliance and resolving industrial relations matters. Your proactive approach will help foster a positive workplace culture aligned with SPARK NEL D&Cs Culture Charter and Mantras.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Performance: Assist the IR Manager and supervisors with managing ROE processes provide timely industrial relations advice and resolve disputes and grievances
Leadership: Assist with the development of a high-performing team maintaining visibility across the workplace and mentoring staff to inspire a motivated and accountable workforce
Governance: Ensure compliance with all legal regulatory and contractual obligations as well as internal policies and procedures
Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with appropriate union stakeholders industry bodies contractors and senior leadership to ensure alignment on key industrial relations issues
Culture Leadership: Actively promote Spark NEL D&Cs Culture Charter setting an example in driving team engagement and collaboration
Safety: Prioritize safety by managing risks promoting hazard awareness and encouraging open communication among teams.
About You:
To succeed in this role you will have:
A degree in Business Law Industrial Relations Human Resources or a related field
A minimum of 5 years of experience in HR or IR within the construction mining or manufacturing industries
Proven experience in resolving industrial relations issues and advising on employment legislation awards and enterprise agreements
Strong understanding of the Fair Work Australia system particularly in unionised industries
Excellent interpersonal negotiation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
What we Offer:
Ongoing career support and development opportunities
Generous parental leave
Strong culture charter
Quarterly social events
Reward and recognition program
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive salary
If this opportunity is of interest to you please click on the Apply now button to register your interest and please also subscribe to Job Alerts to be notified of upcoming opportunities with SPARK.
Whilst we are keen to hear from candidates with proven infrastructure project experience or experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor to be a part of an iconic construction project in Melbourne Victoria we also will consider applicants that are seeking to enter or re-enter the industry.
SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included valued and free to bring their different skills experiences and perspectives.
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Senior IR AdvisorJob ID1005384Job TypeFixed TermLocationAus - MelbourneCategoriesEligible for Employee Referral PaymentApplications close29 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeAbout the RoleAs the Senior Industrial Relations Advisor you will work closely with the IR Manager and broader IR Team providi...
Senior IR Advisor
Job ID
1005384
Job Type
Fixed Term
Location
Aus - Melbourne
Categories
Eligible for Employee Referral Payment
Applications close
AUS Eastern Daylight Time
About the Role
As the Senior Industrial Relations Advisor you will work closely with the IR Manager and broader IR Team providing expert industrial relations advice and support across the project. You will be instrumental in assisting to manage subcontractor employee mobilisation compliance and resolving industrial relations matters. Your proactive approach will help foster a positive workplace culture aligned with SPARK NEL D&Cs Culture Charter and Mantras.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Performance: Assist the IR Manager and supervisors with managing ROE processes provide timely industrial relations advice and resolve disputes and grievances
Leadership: Assist with the development of a high-performing team maintaining visibility across the workplace and mentoring staff to inspire a motivated and accountable workforce
Governance: Ensure compliance with all legal regulatory and contractual obligations as well as internal policies and procedures
Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with appropriate union stakeholders industry bodies contractors and senior leadership to ensure alignment on key industrial relations issues
Culture Leadership: Actively promote Spark NEL D&Cs Culture Charter setting an example in driving team engagement and collaboration
Safety: Prioritize safety by managing risks promoting hazard awareness and encouraging open communication among teams.
About You:
To succeed in this role you will have:
A degree in Business Law Industrial Relations Human Resources or a related field
A minimum of 5 years of experience in HR or IR within the construction mining or manufacturing industries
Proven experience in resolving industrial relations issues and advising on employment legislation awards and enterprise agreements
Strong understanding of the Fair Work Australia system particularly in unionised industries
Excellent interpersonal negotiation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
What we Offer:
Ongoing career support and development opportunities
Generous parental leave
Strong culture charter
Quarterly social events
Reward and recognition program
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive salary
If this opportunity is of interest to you please click on the Apply now button to register your interest and please also subscribe to Job Alerts to be notified of upcoming opportunities with SPARK.
Whilst we are keen to hear from candidates with proven infrastructure project experience or experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor to be a part of an iconic construction project in Melbourne Victoria we also will consider applicants that are seeking to enter or re-enter the industry.
SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included valued and free to bring their different skills experiences and perspectives.
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