Senior Human Resources Advisor (IR Specialist)

Enscope; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options

Income protection insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Regular social and cultural events

Fitness club membership discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Enscope, a Perth-based provider of project management and engineering services, seeks a Senior Human Resources Advisor to deliver strategic HR guidance across industrial relations, employee relations and general HR matters across corporate, engineering and project sites.

This role requires strong judgement and the ability to manage complex, sensitive workplace issues in line with Enscope’s values and objectives.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in human resources, industrial relations, employment relations, law, business or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, commercially practical industrial relations advice to senior leaders, managers and project teams.
• Interpret and advise on legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements, employment contracts, policies and practices.
• Develop, negotiate and interpret enterprise agreements and other industrial instruments.
• Assist with employee consultation on change, restructures, redundancies and project mobilisation/demobilisation.
• Manage complex employee relations matters including performance, misconduct, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Coordinate with external advisers and maintain confidential employment records.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Support onboarding, performance reviews, remuneration reviews, and succession planning.

Skills

Industrial relations

Employee relations

HR advisory

Policy governance

Stakeholder management

Workforce planning

Disciplinary & investigations

Job description

Enscope is a niche Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management and Commissioning Services provider supporting Australia's Oil and Gas and Energy Industries. Headquartered in Perth, Enscope is a national company and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services Inc., a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE:PWR).

Position Purpose

The Senior Human Resources Advisor provides high-level, practical advice across industrial relations, employee relations and general human resources matters throughout Enscope.

The position partners closely with leaders, managers and employees across Enscope’s corporate, engineering, project and site-based operations. It is responsible for supporting effective people management, maintaining compliance with Australian workplace legislation and industrial instruments, and ensuring that employment matters are managed fairly, consistently and in line with Enscope’s values and business objectives.

This is a senior, hands‑on advisory position requiring strong judgement, commercial awareness and the confidence to manage complex and sensitive workplace matters. The role will contribute to both day-to‑day HR delivery and the continued development of Enscope’s people practices, policies and workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations

Provide timely and commercially practical industrial relations advice to senior leaders, managers and project teams.

Interpret and advise on applicable legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements, employment contracts, policies and workplace practices.

Monitor legislative and industrial relations developments and advise the business of any resulting risks, obligations or required changes.

Support the development, negotiation, implementation and interpretation of enterprise agreements and other industrial instruments, where applicable.

Assist with employee consultation obligations relating to workplace change, restructures, redundancies, transfers, changes to working arrangements and project mobilisation or demobilisation.

Develop and maintain constructive relationships with employees, employee representatives, unions and other external stakeholders.

Support Enscope in industrial disputes, grievances, conciliation matters and proceedings before the Fair Work Commission or other relevant bodies.

Identify emerging industrial relations risks and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.

Assist project and operational teams with workforce planning and industrial relations strategies for new and existing projects.

Employee Relations

Manage complex and sensitive employee relations matters, including performance concerns, misconduct, grievances, complaints, workplace conflict and disciplinary processes.

Provide managers with advice and coaching on procedural fairness, natural justice, documentation and appropriate decision‑making.

Plan and conduct workplace investigations, including preparing findings and recommendations.

Support formal performance management processes, including performance improvement plans and probationary reviews.

Provide advice regarding termination of employment, redundancy, abandonment of employment, extended absence and medical capacity matters.

Partner with leaders to resolve workplace issues early and minimise operational, legal and reputational risk.

Maintain accurate, confidential and defensible records of employee relations matters.

Coordinate with external legal advisers and specialist consultants when required.

Human Resources

Provide end‑to‑end HR advice and support across the employee lifecycle.

Partner with managers to understand workforce requirements and provide practical people solutions aligned with operational needs.

Support onboarding, probation, performance reviews, remuneration reviews, employee development, succession planning, retention and offboarding.

Prepare and review employment contracts, variation letters, position descriptions, policies and other employment documentation.

Provide advice on remuneration, allowances, classifications, working arrangements, leave entitlements and employment conditions.

Assist with organisational restructures, workforce changes and position design.

Work collaboratively with Talent Acquisition to support workforce planning, recruitment, internal appointments and employment offers.

Support leaders in managing employee wellbeing, attendance, conduct and workplace behaviour.

Respond to employee enquiries professionally, consistently and confidentially.

Policy, Governance and Compliance

Develop, review and implement HR and industrial relations policies, procedures, guidelines and supporting documentation.

Ensure HR practices remain consistent with the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, applicable awards and agreements, and other relevant legislation.

Conduct reviews and audits of employment practices, employee records and HR processes to identify compliance gaps and improvement opportunities.

Maintain awareness of legislative changes and support the implementation of necessary business updates.

Assist with internal and external audits and provide employment‑related information when required.

Promote consistent application of Enscope’s policies, processes and employment standards throughout the business.

Support the preparation of reports, workforce data and people‑related insights for senior management.

Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary qualification in human resources, industrial relations, employment relations, law, business or a related discipline.

Significant HR and industrial relations experience, including experience in a senior advisory or business partnering capacity.

Experience supporting both corporate and site‑based workforces.

Experience within engineering, construction, energy, resources, infrastructure, professional services or another project‑based environment.

Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations and industrial relations matters.

Strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, modern awards and other relevant Australian employment legislation.

Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes.

Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply employment contracts, workplace policies, awards and enterprise agreements.

Experience advising managers through organisational change, consultation, restructuring and redundancy processes.

Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, accurate and defensible employment documentation.

High level of discretion, integrity and judgement when handling confidential and sensitive matters.

Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills.

Experience with enterprise agreement negotiations, union engagement or Fair Work Commission matters.

Experience working across multiple Australian jurisdictions.

Strong industrial and employee relations knowledge.

Commercial and operational awareness.

Sound judgement and confident decision‑making.

Ability to manage sensitive and complex matters calmly.

Clear and influential communication.

Strong negotiation and conflict‑resolution capability.

High attention to detail and documentation quality.

Ability to balance employee, legal and business considerations.

Strong planning, prioritisation and case‑management skills.

Collaborative and solutions‑focused approach.

Personal resilience, professionalism and discretion.

Commitment to fairness, consistency and procedural integrity.

Behaviours
Consistent with the Company purpose, Enscope also looks for all employees to demonstrate the following behaviours:

Be available, supportive and accessible

Back yourself and each other

Be accountable

Open, honest conversations

Demonstrate ethical behaviour – do the right thing

Bring energy to everything we do

Challenge yourself to improve & grow

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The Enscope team is proud to support a diverse workforce. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We support everyone’s background, culture, race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, and all things that makes us different.

The Enscope team acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past, present and emerging.

What we offer. Enscope’s rewards and benefit packages include:

• Tailored training & development
• Salary sacrifice options
• Income protection insurance
• Paid parental leave including paternal leave
• Employee assistance program
• Regular social and cultural events
• Fitness club membership discounts
• Flexible working arrangements

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At Enscope, we support our clients to efficiently develop and deliver energy infrastructure opportunities.

Since formation in 2009, we have established a strong and dynamic team of engineers and project managers who strive to proactively understand and define the objectives, constraints and success factors for each project.

With a breadth of services ranging from concept development and feasibility through to EPCM project delivery and commissioning, we add value across all phases of the project development and delivery lifecycle. We welcome your enquiry.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.