Human Resource Advisor

Redpath Mining; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive culture

Career development

Job summary

Redpath Mining is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the Brisbane team. This office-based role focuses on employee and industrial relations, offering practical, commercial guidance while ensuring legal compliance and policy alignment.

You will report to the HR Manager and support leaders across Australia with a broad range of people matters in a fast-paced mining environment. A strong investigative mindset and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in employee relations and industrial relations matters.
• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial instruments.
• Ability to manage employee relations cases end-to-end.
• Strong investigation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills.
• Solutions-focused approach with influence at all leadership levels.
• Mining, construction, or blue-collar industry exposure is valued.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Stakeholder management

Investigation skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR / IR / Law

Job description

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.

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.

In 1962, Jim Redpath's vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath's employees are the heart of the company's success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

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.About Redpath

The Redpath Group is a leading mining contractor with projects across Australia and globally. We specialise in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raiseboring, underground construction, engineering & technical services, and speciality services in the Metalliferous and Coal mining sectors.

Redpath is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates wanting to join a friendly, collaborative team in a fast paced business environment.