Senior IR Advisor

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 a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

About the role

DT Infrastructure, as part of the TasVic Greenlink joint venture with Samsung C&T Corporation Australia, has been awarded the contract to deliver the Balance of Works package for Marinus Link Stage 1.

With a strong pipeline of work in renewable energy projects, we are seeking a high-calibre Senior Industrial Relations Advisor in Leongatha-VIC to join us on this once-in-a-generation project.

Reporting to the Senior People and Capability Manager, you will provide expert guidance on workplace relations matters, ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements, and best-practice IR strategies while maintaining constructive union relationships.

Company description:

About DT Infrastructure

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

Job description:

About the role

DT Infrastructure, as part of the TasVic Greenlink joint venture with Samsung C&T Corporation Australia, has been awarded the contract to deliver the Balance of Works package for Marinus Link Stage 1.

With a strong pipeline of work in renewable energy projects, we are seeking a high-calibre Senior Industrial Relations Advisor in Leongatha-VIC to join us on this once-in-a-generation project.

Reporting to the Senior People and Capability Manager, you will provide expert guidance on workplace relations matters, ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements, and best-practice IR strategies while maintaining constructive union relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

Experience and capabilities:

• 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 working knowledge of contemporary Australian IR legislation, Fair Work Act, modern awards, and EBA interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage union relationships, dispute resolutions, and site-level IR risks effectively.
• High-level negotiation, conflict resolution, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Proven track record conducting IR risk audits and overseeing subcontractor compliance.

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone's needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it's hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we'll work together to make it work.

• DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.