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Role Overview

As an Employee Relations Representative, you will oversee daily work practices on a field project, reporting labor issues to senior management. Your responsibilities include supporting staffing strategies, analyzing wage trends, and developing training and orientation programs for the workforce. Your efforts promote a positive workplace environment through effective communication and adherence to labor regulations.

Work Schedule and Location

The position operates on a two weeks on, one week off (2:1) roster with fly-in fly-out (FIFO) arrangements based in Cloncurry, Queensland.

Key Duties

Adhere to and promote project environmental, safety, and health policies.
Contribute to strategies and plans related to workforce services and employee relations.
Collaborate as part of a team to establish effective industrial relations and communication systems on an industrial construction site.
Provide proactive guidance and training to both professional staff and craft workers regarding workforce service matters to ensure alignment and consistency.
Assist in creating field training programs tailored to specific working conditions covering workforce services, dispute resolution, work rules, diversity, and respectful work practices.
Support legal representatives by preparing documentation related to potential industrial claims or disputes raised by craft employees.
Develop and deliver workforce services components during project orientation and site induction sessions alongside the health, safety, and environment team.
Represent the company in industrial committees as authorized by management.
Implement improvements to worker services programs, collaborating with union representatives and subcontractors to drive process enhancements.

About the Employer

With a legacy since 1898, the employer has completed over 25,000 projects globally across diverse sectors including Infrastructure, Nuclear, Environmental, Energy, Mining & Metals, Manufacturing, and Technology. They are known for their quality workforce and commitment to achieving exceptional project outcomes. The Eva Copper Mine Project in Cloncurry is a major greenfield development focused on sustainable growth and community benefits.

Candidate Profile

Tertiary qualifications in human resource management or industrial relations are highly valued.
Previous leadership experience in employee relations within construction projects is advantageous.
Understanding of remote major project personnel logistics is essential – includes recruitment, mobilisation, transportation, accommodation, training, site access, security, and industrial relations management.
Five to eight years’ experience in employee or industrial relations, human resources, or related roles within construction, EPC, or similar sectors.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Ability to forge collaborative relationships across multiple functions and deliver project objectives efficiently.
Strong analytical thinking and strategic planning capabilities with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
Experience in employment relations, industrial relations, construction trades, and leadership.

Employee Relations Representative