Senior HRBP - Roving FIFO across multiple sites

Austral Construction Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term growth

Variety of daily tasks

Engaged team environment

Job summary

Austral Construction Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support roving FIFO operations across multiple sites. You will work one week from the Perth office and one week on-site, aligning people strategies with project goals and safety standards.

You will partner with project leadership, coach Operations on ER/IR matters and performance, advise on employment law and policy, and ensure fair, legally compliant outcomes across sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' HR experience in a senior generalist role.
• Experience in Construction, Mining or Resources sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Fair Work Act, NES, WHS, and Award interpretation.
• Experience with unions and Right of Entry.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project leadership to develop and embed people strategies.
• Coach Operations leaders on ER/IR, performance management, and discipline.
• Advise on employment law, policy and governance.
• Manage complex employee and industrial relations issues with compliant outcomes.
• Collaborate with client HR teams to deliver consistent people solutions.
• Work with Capability & Development to embed leadership and career frameworks.

Skills

HR Generalist

IR/ER

Industrial Relations

Construction experience

People leadership

Legal compliance

Job description

Senior HRBP - Roving FIFO across multiple sites

At Austral Construction, we’re Driven by people. Defined by delivery.

Our people are at the heart of our success. Guided by our values of Safety, People, Integrity and Excellence, we work together to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality civil and marine infrastructure across Australia.

With a proud history of delivering for clients across the infrastructure, resources and marine sectors, we offer our people the opportunity to take ownership, build their capability and contribute to projects that make a lasting impact.

Austral Construction is part of Keller Group plc, the world's largest geotechnical specialist contractor, giving our people the backing of a global organisation while retaining the hands-on culture and delivery focus that defines Austral.

We are currently seeking a Senior HR Business Partner role to support our projects in a roving fly-in-fly-out position, working one week from the Perth office and one week from one of our multiple sites across Australia. Roster is expected to be 5:2,6:1 however flight times from site may require flexibility.

Responsibilities will include:

Partner with the project leadership teams and senior leaders to develop and embed people strategies that support Austral's values and project goals

Actively coach and work with Operations leaders on ER/IR Matters, performance management, counselling and discipline, grievances and terminations

Advise on employment law, enterprise agreements, policy and people governance

Manage complex employee and industrial relations issues, from investigations and misconduct through to workplace conflict and performance concerns, ensuring timely, fair and legally compliant outcomes

Collaborate closely with client HR teams to deliver consistent and effective people solutions

Partnering with Capability & Development to embed leadership, engagement and career development frameworks within Operations

Position requirements:

To be the successful candidate, you will need to possess the following qualifications, skills, and attributes:

5+ years' HR experience in a senior generalist role

Previous proven experience in Construction, Mining or Resources

Strong working knowledge of HR best practices, with a sound understanding of current legislation, including; the Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards (NES), the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2011 and anti-discrimination legislation and the GBCO Award or other applicable Awards

Solid understanding of employee relations and industrial relations as well as enterprise agreement/award interpretation and experience with unions and Right of Entry

Hold a valid 'C class' Drivers Licence

Excellent judgement, discretion and the ability to build trust at every level

Ideally, previous FIFO experience, particularly in remote locations

What’s on offer:

Long term growth opportunities available,

Variety of daily tasks,

Be part of an engaged team and fun working environment

Successful candidates will be required to pass a full medical and complete inductions.

Austral Construction is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+ and other diversity groups.

Austral Construction has been shaping Australia's infrastructure since 1979. From civil and marine works to piling, rail, and mining, we take on complex projects that deliver real impact for communities and industries nationwide.

With offices in Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney, Austral combines local expertise with the global strength of Keller Group plc - the world's largest geotechnical contractor. This unique partnership means our people benefit from world-class knowledge, innovation, and resources while contributing to iconic Australian projects.

Austral Construction has been shaping Australia's infrastructure since 1979. From civil and marine works to piling, rail, and mining, we take on complex projects that deliver real impact for communities and industries nationwide.

With offices in Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney, Austral combines local expertise with the global strength of Keller Group plc - the world's largest geotechnical contractor. This unique partnership means our people benefit from world-class knowledge, innovation, and resources while contributing to iconic Australian projects.