Human Resource Advisor

The Redpath Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Exposure to diverse national workforce

Job summary

The Redpath Group, a global mining contractor, is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our Brisbane team. This hands-on role focuses on employee relations, compliance with Australian employment law, and partnering with managers to resolve complex people matters.

Based in our Brisbane office, you will lead investigations, manage grievances, coach leaders, and support organisational change. Tertiary HR/IR/Law qualifications and end-to-end ER experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, Law, or related discipline.
• Experience in a HR Advisor, Employee Relations Advisor, or HR Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial instruments.
• Demonstrated end-to-end employee relations case management.
• Excellent investigation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
• Mining/blue-collar industry experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations and workplace matters.
• Lead workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, and performance management matters.
• Manage grievances and complaints with fair and consistent outcomes.
• Coach and develop leaders in best-practice people management.
• Interpret and provide advice on employment legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements, and policies.
• Assist with industrial relations matters, including consultation processes and dispute resolution.
• Support organisational change initiatives, restructures, and workforce planning.
• Prepare HR documentation, correspondence, and investigation reports.
• Monitor emerging employment law developments and recommend practical solutions to the business.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigation

Stakeholder management

Employment law knowledge

Dispute resolution

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR/Law

Job description

Join a Global Leader in Mining Services

Redpath is a leading mining contractor with a proud history of delivering safe, innovative, and productive mining solutions across Australia and around the world. We are committed to building strong relationships, developing our people, and fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our Brisbane team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoys partnering with managers to navigate complex people matters.

About the Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will play a key role in supporting leaders across the business on a broad range of employee relations and industrial relations matters. This position is heavily focused on providing practical, commercial advice while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and enterprise agreements.

This role is based full-time in our Brisbane office and works closely with operational and corporate stakeholders across Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support on employee relations and workplace matters.
• Lead and support workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, and performance management matters.
• Manage grievances and complaints while ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
• Coach and develop leaders in best-practice people management.
• Interpret and provide advice on employment legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements, and company policies.
• Assist with industrial relations matters, including consultation processes and dispute resolution.
• Support organisational change initiatives, restructures, and workforce planning activities.
• Prepare HR documentation, correspondence, and investigation reports.
• Monitor emerging employment law developments and recommend practical solutions to the business.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, Law, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a HR Advisor, Employee Relations Advisor, or HR Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial instruments.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations cases from end to end.
• Excellent investigation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to influence leaders at all levels.
• Experience within mining, construction, engineering, manufacturing, or other blue-collar industries will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a respected global mining contractor.
• Challenging and rewarding employee relations portfolio.
• Exposure to a diverse national workforce and operational environment.
• Competitive salary package.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.

Important Information

This is an office-based role located in Brisbane. Due to the collaborative nature of the position and the need to work closely with leaders and employees, working from home arrangements are not available for this role.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.