Senior Human Resources and Industrial Relations Advisor

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

We are seeking an experienced Senior HR & Industrial Relations Advisor to provide expert advice and support across a major infrastructure project. This role is integral to ensuring effective workforce management, industrial compliance, and positive employee and contractor relations throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with project leadership, contractors, and workforce representatives to deliver practical, risk-based HR and IR solutions aligned with organisational and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior HR and IR advice to project leadership and managers
• Interpret and apply enterprise agreements, awards and industrial instruments
• Manage employee relations matters including grievances, conduct, and performance issues
• Support workforce planning, mobilisation and demobilisation activities
• Advise on industrial risk management and dispute resolution strategies
• Lead stakeholder engagement with unions, workforce representatives, and employees
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies, and governance frameworks

• Tertiary qualification in HR, Industrial Relations, Law, or related discipline
• Proven experience in a senior HR/IR advisory role, ideally in project or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments, and ER frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex industrial and employee relations matters
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills

Location and conditions

This is a regional role and includes the provision to be based at camp as required.

What we offer

At ACCIONA, you join a team that delivers some of Australia’s most complex civil, rail, water and tunnelling projects. You work on challenging bids that demand innovation, accuracy and collaboration. We support your growth with structured development, access to local and global learning programs and clear career pathways. You also benefit from wellness support, flexible work options, salary packaging and an incentive program for eligible employees. We actively foster an inclusive culture where every voice is valued.