Employee Relations Advisor

at  ACCIONA

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 60,000 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.
Job Description
The Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant will guarantee Perth’s future water needs for generations to come. To reduce our dependence on rainfall and groundwater and support the growing population, Water Corporation has formed the Alkimos SeaWater Alliance, which includes ACCIONA Construction Australia, ACCIONA Agua and Jacobs.
The Alliance will design, construct, operate and maintain the Plant which will produce 50 billion litres of drinking water per year, with provision to expand by an additional 50 billion litres per year in the future.
Construction of the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant has commenced and with several years of construction ahead of us, the Alliance is seeking an ER/IR Advisor to provide support to the project team.

Key accountabilities for the position:

• Conduct investigations and make recommendations about potential outcomes
• Assist the construction and safety teams to coordinate Right of Entries
• Develop policies/procedures related to ER/IR
• Develop and conduct ER/IR related training to project personnel
• Assist commercial team with procurement to manage IR risk and provide advice on labour rates
• Auditing subcontractors for compliance with payroll, ER/IR and sham contracting legislation
• Interpretation of industrial instruments and employment legislation
• Supporting with generalist HR on an as needs basis

Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience providing ER/IR advice and support in a relevant industry/environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to maintain effective communication at all levels across a diverse spectrum of communication styles.
• High energy, strong work ethic and a hunger to absorb experience and grow in your career.
• Experience with labour rate calculations will be advantageous, but not a pre-requisite.

What we offer
Alkimos is a large, complex and exciting project that offers an enthusiastic ER/IR practitioner the ability to learn a lot and really progress their career. 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 employees feel valued and supported.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 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 & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply

Please refer the Job description for details