<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Personalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goals</li><li>Join a business with an excellent safety record as well as robust systems and process's</li><li>Competitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme</li></ul><p></p><p>Based at the Alkimos site, the Senior Industrial Relations Advisor will provide strategic advice and guidance on a range of industrial and employee relations matters. You will collaborate with senior and frontline leaders to promote best practice and achieve best for project outcomes.</p><p></p><p><b>The Project</b><br>The project includes the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the plant with first production in 2028. Works include marine works and tunnels, seawater intake system, a seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant, groundwater system, drinking water storage and pump system, supported by civil, electrical and bulk earthworks.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Provide expert industrial relations advice, including Project Agreement interpretation, Fair Work legislation compliance, and payroll guidance.</li><li>Lead complex ER/IR case management, including disputes, investigations, performance matters, and proactive IR strategy development.</li><li>Act as primary liaison with union representatives, managing consultation, negotiation, dispute resolution, and right of entry processes.</li><li>Support collective bargaining and enterprise agreement negotiations, ensuring accurate union interaction records are maintained.</li><li>Coach and guide managers, HR Advisors, and procurement teams to ensure correct application of agreements and effective employee relations handling.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams, representing the organisation in external forums and negotiations.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement by contributing to people initiatives, capturing IR data, enhancing policies, and improving processes across the project.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or related discipline</li><li>Experience in managing and providing advice on disciplinary matters, investigations and resolving disputes</li><li>Sound knowledge of employment legislation, including award and enterprise agreement interpretation</li><li>Proven ability in managing change processes</li><li>Advanced communication skills and an ability to build and leverage strong relationships to influence a broad range of stakeholders, including senior and frontline leaders</li><li>Ideally you will have experience in large infrastructure projects supporting head contractors as well as subcontractors</li></ul><p></p><p><b>What we offer </b></p><p>At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Snr Industrial Relations Advisor

<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Personalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goals</li><li>Join a business with an excellent safety record as well as robust systems and process's</li><li>Competitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme</li></ul><p></p><p>Based at the Alkimos site, the Senior Industrial Relations Advisor will provide strategic advice and guidance on a range of industrial and employee relations matters. You will collaborate with senior and frontline leaders to promote best practice and achieve best for project outcomes.</p><p></p><p><b>The Project</b><br>The project includes the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the plant with first production in 2028. Works include marine works and tunnels, seawater intake system, a seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant, groundwater system, drinking water storage and pump system, supported by civil, electrical and bulk earthworks.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Provide expert industrial relations advice, including Project Agreement interpretation, Fair Work legislation compliance, and payroll guidance.</li><li>Lead complex ER/IR case management, including disputes, investigations, performance matters, and proactive IR strategy development.</li><li>Act as primary liaison with union representatives, managing consultation, negotiation, dispute resolution, and right of entry processes.</li><li>Support collective bargaining and enterprise agreement negotiations, ensuring accurate union interaction records are maintained.</li><li>Coach and guide managers, HR Advisors, and procurement teams to ensure correct application of agreements and effective employee relations handling.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams, representing the organisation in external forums and negotiations.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement by contributing to people initiatives, capturing IR data, enhancing policies, and improving processes across the project.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or related discipline</li><li>Experience in managing and providing advice on disciplinary matters, investigations and resolving disputes</li><li>Sound knowledge of employment legislation, including award and enterprise agreement interpretation</li><li>Proven ability in managing change processes</li><li>Advanced communication skills and an ability to build and leverage strong relationships to influence a broad range of stakeholders, including senior and frontline leaders</li><li>Ideally you will have experience in large infrastructure projects supporting head contractors as well as subcontractors</li></ul><p></p><p><b>What we offer&nbsp;</b></p><p>At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Snr Industrial Relations Advisor

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