Senior People Advisor - Rail Operations

Senior People Advisor - Rail Operations

About the Employer

Our client is an engineering and construction business working across transport, defence and major infrastructure. It combines project delivery expertise with a focus on collaboration, technical improvement and sustainable outcomes.

The Opportunity

Partner with rail business leaders from a Brisbane base to support the full employee lifecycle. Industrial and employee relations form a central part of the role, alongside workforce planning, development and broader people initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• Coach leaders on employee relations, industrial matters and people management.
• Interpret enterprise agreements, awards, legislation and workplace policies.
• Build productive relationships with unions and workforce representatives and support consultation.
• Manage investigations, grievances, performance matters and disciplinary processes.
• Support talent and succession planning, organisational development and workforce planning.
• Contribute to remuneration reviews, benefits programs and strategic people initiatives.

Requirements

Skills, Education and Requirements

• Experience as a senior HR or people advisor or HR business partner.
• Strong employee and industrial relations experience, preferably rail, construction, infrastructure, engineering, mining or other blue-collar operations.
• Experience with unions, enterprise agreements and workforce consultation.
• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and Fair Work requirements.
• Ability to coach and influence leaders, resolve conflict and communicate clearly.
• Tertiary qualifications in human resources, business or a related discipline.

Benefits

Why Join?

• Remuneration aligned with market conditions, experience and contribution.
• Opportunities to develop across transport, defence and renewable energy projects.
• Ongoing professional learning and pathways into future leadership roles.
• Parental leave provisions that accommodate different family needs.
• Flexible arrangements may be discussed according to the position and project requirements.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

How to Apply:

1. Complete the short online candidate registration form: https://zfrmz.com.au/sP3lVXadBxzQ63ExCfYZ
2. Send your resume to Anna at recruitment@multiculturalconsulting.com.au.

For confidential enquiries, please contact 0481 758 017 or email recruitment@multiculturalconsulting.com.au.