Onsite Senior Industrial Relations Lead – Construction

ACCIONA Energía; Mudgee; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Senior Industrial Relations Advisor for a hands-on, site-based role in Mudgee, NSW, supporting a major infrastructure project. You will manage day-to-day union engagement, right of entry and workplace relations, coordinating with project leadership and HR to mitigate industrial risks.

You will need strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Enterprise Agreements and union entry provisions, with the ability to engage directly with union officials and senior stakeholders on a

Qualifications

• Experience as an Industrial Relations Advisor or Senior IR Advisor, ideally on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage union engagement, right of entry, industrial disputes and workplace matters in a heavily unionised construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Enterprise Agreements and union right of entry provisions.
• Confidence to engage with union officials and senior project stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for union representatives, managing day-to-day union engagement and activity across site.
• Coordinate and manage union right of entry requests, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and site protocols.
• Provide practical industrial relations advice and guidance to project leadership, supervisors and site management.
• Identify emerging industrial risks, develop mitigation strategies and manage issues before they escalate.
• Manage and support resolution of industrial disputes, grievances and workplace issues.
• Monitor compliance with Enterprise Agreements, the Fair Work Act and relevant industrial legislation.
• Support industrial relations matters involving subcontractors and their workforce.
• Maintain accurate records of union interactions, right of entry notices and industrial matters.
• Work with the HR/IR team to ensure a consistent approach to industrial relations across the project.

Skills

Industrial relations

Union engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Legislation knowledge

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking a Senior Industrial Relations Advisor for a hands-on, site-based role in Mudgee, NSW, supporting a major infrastructure project. You will manage day-to-day union engagement, right of entry and workplace relations, coordinating with project leadership and HR to mitigate industrial risks.

You will need strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Enterprise Agreements and union entry provisions, with the ability to engage directly with union officials and senior stakeholders on a