National ER/IR Leader — Hybrid & Strategic Advisor

Civeo Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office + 2 days WFH

Job summary

Civeo Australia seeks an experienced Head of Employee Relations to provide national ER/IR leadership across operations, sites and corporate functions. Based in Sydney or Brisbane, you will be a trusted expert advising operational leaders, People Partners and Legal on complex ER matters and EB planning.

You will shape IR strategy, governance and risk controls while coaching leaders to lift capability and ensure consistent workplace relations across a multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• Required: tertiary qualification in law, ER/IR, HR or related discipline.
• Substantial senior-level ER/IR experience in a multi-site or operational setting.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise bargaining, modern awards and industrial instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national ER and IR advisory service with governance and risk management across Australian operations.
• Provide senior adviser on complex ER matters including investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances, performance, restructure and disputes.
• Advise on enterprise agreements, employment legislation, modern awards, industrial instruments and union engagement.
• Contribute to IR strategy and lead bargaining planning in partnership with leaders, People Partners and Legal.
• Prepare for matters before commissions, tribunals, courts and regulatory bodies with internal/external support.
• Develop and maintain ER/IR frameworks, policies, advisory tools and case management standards.
• Use case data and workforce insights to identify risks and report to leadership and governance forums.
• Partner with HR Business Partners/People Partners and operations to enable leaders while retaining accountability for people decisions.
• Coach leaders and HR practitioners to lift ER capability and escalate high-risk issues early.
• Build constructive relationships with employees, unions and representatives through consultative engagement.

Skills

ER leadership

IR strategy

enterprise bargaining

governance

stakeholder management

investigations

policy development

union engagement

Education

Law degree

Job description

Civeo Australia seeks an experienced Head of Employee Relations to provide national ER/IR leadership across operations, sites and corporate functions. Based in Sydney or Brisbane, you will be a trusted expert advising operational leaders, People Partners and Legal on complex ER matters and EB planning.

You will shape IR strategy, governance and risk controls while coaching leaders to lift capability and ensure consistent workplace relations across a multi-site environment.