Job Description

With over 25 years of experience across Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, Whittens is a family-owned national Australian civil construction contractor. We deliver both large-scale and technically complex FRP, concrete, earthworks and civil infrastructure projects for major mining and infrastructure clients.

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Built on strong relationships and a team-focused culture, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and respectful workplace where our people can develop their skills and contribute to successful project outcomes.

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Your opportunity

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Due to our continued growth and success, we are currently recruiting a Senior People and Culture Advisor to join our team.

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Are you a seasoned HR professional who thrives on building strong relationships and making things happen?

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Reporting to the Head of People and Culture, the Senior People and Culture Advisor will be our 'go-to' expert for all employment and industrial relations matters nationwide, with a core focus on our East Coast Operations. This is a hands-on role for a self-starter with the confidence to navigate complex workplace matters, the drive to deliver HR excellence, and the enthusiasm to spend time on the ground connecting with our people.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Partner with Operational Leaders to provide best-practice HR/IR advice across the full spectrum of employment and industrial relations matters.
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- Act as the primary point of contact for industrial matters, including Enterprise Agreement negotiation and interpretation, and managing union access across sites.
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- Coach and upskill Operational Leaders on best-practice approaches to managing employee and industrial matters.
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- Manage and resolve HR/IR issues, including grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations, and hearings.
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- Drive cultural change through the execution and delivery of strategic HR initiatives.
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- Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and proactively mitigate associated risks.
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- Work closely with the Head of People and Culture on HR cyclical activities, including performance review cycles, remuneration reviews, and bonus schemes.
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- Contribute to the Employee Value Proposition to ensure Whittens remains a great place to work.
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- Review and update HR policies and procedures; lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement and well-being.
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- Support Pre-Contracts by compiling HR management plans and providing relevant HR/ER/IR information for tenders.
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ABOUT YOU

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- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within a comparable industry.
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- Strong and proven expertise in Industrial and Employment Relations - essential.
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- A proactive, self-starter with a hands-on approach to supporting Operations.
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- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field - preferred.
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- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively, influence stakeholders, and drive engagement.
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- Highly organised, with outstanding time management and planning capabilities.
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WHAT WHITTENS OFFER:

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Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. With a strong pipeline of future works upcoming, you can be assured that there are opportunities beyond the current project to build your career with us.

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- Generous and competitive salary package paid weekly
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- High-performing and collaborative HR team
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- Work amongst engaged leaders
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- Safety being at the forefront of everything we do
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- Paid Parental Leave
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- Employment Assistance Program
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- Flexible work conditions
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- Long term permanent role and the chance to work on a range of projects across Australia
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📌 Senior People & Culture Advisor (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Whittens
📍 City of Gold Coast