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 Prospect

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

- Complete the short online candidate registration form: https://zfrmz.com.au/sP3lVXadBxzQ63ExCfYZ
- Send your resume to Anna at [email protected].

For confidential enquiries, please contact 0481 758 017 or email [email protected].

📌 Senior People Advisor - Rail Operations (Brisbane)
🏢 Multicultural Consulting Services
📍 Brisbane