Senior Industrial Relations Advisor - Infrastructure Projects

DT Infrastructure; Leongatha; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Purpose-driven careers in infra

Professional development & training

Parental leave policies

Flexible/hybrid work options

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Industrial Relations Advisor for the Leongatha, VIC area to support the Balance of Works package on a major Marinus Link project. You will provide expert guidance on workplace relations, ensuring compliance with Australian employment laws, modern awards, and EBAs while maintaining constructive union relationships.

Reporting to the Senior People and Capability Manager, you will lead IR risk assessments, manage disputes, and drive workforce policies across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Law, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience in an IR advisory role within heavy industry, infrastructure, or complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian IR legislation, Fair Work Act, modern awards, and EBA interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage union relationships, dispute resolutions, and site-level IR risks.
• High-level negotiation, conflict resolution, analytical and written communication skills.
• Proven track record conducting IR risk audits and overseeing subcontractor compliance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Fair Work legislation, modern awards, and enterprise agreements to provide authoritative IR advice to project leaders.
• Manage employee and union disputes, grievances, right-of-entry processes, and site consultative committees.
• Assess industrial risk across site operations and develop effective mitigation strategies and consultation plans.
• Lead subcontractor IR meetings, monitor labor hire compliance, and undertake subcontractor payroll audits.
• Maintain project IR documentation, communication lists, and industrial disputation registers.
• Deliver IR skills training to leaders regarding obligations, award interpretation, and employee management.

Skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Analytical

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Human Resources, Law, or Industrial Relations

Job description

DT Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Industrial Relations Advisor for the Leongatha, VIC area to support the Balance of Works package on a major Marinus Link project. You will provide expert guidance on workplace relations, ensuring compliance with Australian employment laws, modern awards, and EBAs while maintaining constructive union relationships.

Reporting to the Senior People and Capability Manager, you will lead IR risk assessments, manage disputes, and drive workforce policies across the