At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic industrial relations advice and support enterprise agreement negotiations.
- Company: UGL, a leader in engineering and construction services across Australia.
- Benefits: Flexible location options, competitive pay, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and navigate complex workplace matters.
- Why this job: Influence business outcomes and work on high-profile projects with senior leaders.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Industrial Relations or related fields and 5+ years experience.
The predicted salary is between 131409 - 160611 $ per year.
About UGL
UGL is a leading provider of engineering, construction and maintenance services, delivering some of Australia's most important infrastructure and energy projects. UGL's Corporate team provides strategic support across the business, partnering with leaders and project teams to drive performance, governance and operational excellence across a diverse national workforce.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the National Industrial Relations Manager, you will partner closely with operational leaders, People & Culture teams, and senior stakeholders to provide strategic and practical industrial relations advice across a complex and dynamic workforce. This is an opportunity to influence business outcomes through effective IR strategy, enterprise bargaining, dispute resolution, compliance management, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert industrial and employee relations advice to leaders across the business
- Support and implement IR strategies aligned with organisational objectives
- Lead and support enterprise agreement negotiations and management
- Assist in managing union relationships and right of entry matters
- Partner with operational leaders to proactively mitigate industrial risk
- Support dispute resolution and represent the business in industrial matters where required
- Coach and develop leaders and People & Culture professionals on IR and ER best practice
- Deliver IR and ER training programs to operational and project teams
- Support tender submissions with industrially compliant and commercially competitive solutions
- Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation, enterprise agreements, policies and procedures
About You
You are a commercially minded Industrial Relations professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships and navigating complex workplace matters.
You'll Bring
- Tertiary qualifications in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Law or a related discipline
- Significant experience within Industrial Relations, ideally 5+ years
- Strong experience across enterprise bargaining, dispute management and workplace relations
- Sound knowledge of the Fair Work Act and contemporary IR frameworks
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to influence, negotiate and build credibility with leaders, employees, clients and union representatives
- Experience supporting operational or project-based environments will be highly regarded
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile projects across Australia
- Exposure to senior business leaders and strategic IR initiatives
- Collaborative and supportive national team environment
- Flexible location options across major Australian cities
- Competitive remuneration and career development opportunities
Note: Applicants may be subject to relevant screening checks, including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment.
Senior Industrial Relations Advisor in Sydney employer: UGL
UGL is an exceptional employer that champions a diverse and inclusive work culture, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive benefits such as 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave and access to wellness programs. Located in Southbank, Melbourne, employees have the opportunity to engage in significant projects within the fuels and energy sector, while also benefiting from Individual Development Plans that foster career growth and professional development.
