Employee Relations Representative

Bechtel Corporation; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits for career advancement

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking an experienced professional to monitor work practices on field projects in Cloncurry, QLD. The role involves advising on labor issues, supporting staffing, and training programs, contributing to compliance with labor laws, and fostering positive workplace relationships.

Candidates should have tertiary qualifications in human resource management and five to seven years of relevant experience in construction or EPC environments.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in employee or industrial relations management.
• Previous experience in employee relations leadership on a construction project.
• Knowledge of major-project personnel logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work practices daily on field projects.
• Support staffing plans and wage trend studies.
• Train project staff in workforce services matters.
• Develop documentation for industrial matters and claims.

Skills

Collaborative relationship building

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualifications in human resource management/industrial relations

Job description

Requisition ID: 294376

Relocation Authorized: National - Camp

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Cloncurry, QLD

Company Overview

Since 1898, Bechtel has helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that created jobs, grew economies, improved infrastructure resilience, increased access to energy and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Project Overview

The Eva Copper Mine Project is a greenfield resource poised to become the largest new mine in Queensland, Australia. It is located in Cloncurry on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon people. The Project is owned by Harmony, a world‑class gold and copper mining and development company. Bechtel is delivering the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) scope for the Eva Copper Process Plant and non‑process infrastructure.

Job Summary

In this role you will monitor work practices daily on a field project, advise superiors of observed or anticipated labor problems, support staffing plans, wage trend studies, and the development and presentation of craft training and orientation programs. Your work will contribute to positive workplace relationships by facilitating communication and ensuring compliance with labor laws. This role operates on a 2:1 roster FIFO to Cloncurry, QLD.

Major Responsibilities

• Understand and personally comply with project environmental, safety and health philosophy, systems and requirements.
• Contribute to the development of strategies and plans related to workforce services matters.
• Work as part of a team to develop industrial and employee relations and communication systems to support an effective workforce on an industrial construction site.
• Provide proactive advice and instruction (training) to project staff and craft personnel in relation to workforce services matters.
• Assist in developing field training programs for professional craft employees and their supervisors, covering topics such as workforce services, dispute resolution, project work rules, diversity, and respectful working.
• Support Bechtel legal representatives by developing documentation for industrial matters, claims or disputes.
• Prepare the workforce services component of the project orientation/ site induction in collaboration with the project HSE team.
• Represent Bechtel as a participant in industrial committees, as approved or delegated by the delivery planning manager.
• Implement improvement of worker services programs at the site, working with union representatives and subcontractors to form process improvement initiatives.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications related to human resource management/industrial relations are highly regarded.
• Previous experience in an employee relations leadership role on a construction project is highly regarded.
• Knowledge and experience in remote major‑project personnel logistics operations, including recruitment, mobilisation, transportation, accommodation, training, site access, security, and employee relations management.
• Five to seven years of experience performing employee or industrial relations management, human resources, or similar functions in a construction company, EPC, or similar industry.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across all functions, deliver on project objectives and implement key programs on time and within budget.
• Good analytical and strategic planning skills: able to prioritise, pivot and respond to conflicting priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software.
• Previous employment relationships and leadership skills in construction trades.

Total Rewards/Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits designed to support career advancement, enhance culture, and provide time to recharge. Learn more about our total rewards at Bechtel Total Rewards.

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