Construction Industry Workplace Relations Advisor

Master Builders Association of the ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse role

Professional development

Collaborative team

Industry engagement

Local impact

Job summary

Master Builders ACT is seeking an experienced Workplace Relations Adviser to join the Workplace Relations and Policy team in Fyshwick, ACT. The role focuses on advising members on industrial relations, employment law and construction industry matters.

You will handle awards, enterprise agreements, SOPA issues and ACAT disputes, while supporting policy initiatives and member education. A background in law or IR, strong communication and stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Workplace relations and employment law.
• Awards, enterprise agreements and compliance obligations.
• Employee relations, performance management and workplace investigations.
• Construction and B2B contract interpretation.
• Security of Payment (SOPA) matters.
• ACAT building and construction disputes.
• Industry policy, advocacy and member education initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality advice on industrial relations and employment law.
• Advise on awards, enterprise agreements and compliance.
• Support employee relations, performance management and workplace investigations.
• Interpret construction contracts and SOPA/ACAT matters.
• Engage with members and stakeholders.
• Contribute to industry policy, advocacy and education initiatives.

Skills

Workplace relations

Employment law

Stakeholder engagement

Legislation interpretation

Dispute resolution

Education

Law, Industrial Relations, Workplace Relations or related discipline

Job description

Master Builders ACT is seeking an experienced Workplace Relations Adviser to join the Workplace Relations and Policy team in Fyshwick, ACT. The role focuses on advising members on industrial relations, employment law and construction industry matters.

You will handle awards, enterprise agreements, SOPA issues and ACAT disputes, while supporting policy initiatives and member education. A background in law or IR, strong communication and stakeholder skills are essential.