About UGL UGL is a leading provider of engineering, construction and maintenance services, delivering some of Australia's most important infrastructure and energy projects. UGL's Corporate team provides strategic support across the business, partnering with leaders and project teams to drive performance, governance and operational excellence across a diverse national workforce.

About UGL UGL is a leading provider of engineering, construction and maintenance services, delivering some of Australia's most important infrastructure and energy projects. UGL's Corporate team provides strategic support across the business, partnering with leaders and project teams to drive performance, governance and operational excellence across a diverse national workforce.

The Opportunity Reporting to the National Industrial Relations Manager, you will partner closely with operational leaders, People & Culture teams, and senior stakeholders to provide strategic and practical industrial relations advice across a complex and dynamic workforce.

This is an opportunity to influence business outcomes through effective IR strategy, enterprise bargaining, dispute resolution, compliance management, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert industrial and employee relations advice to leaders across the business

Support and implement IR strategies aligned with organisational objectives

Lead and support enterprise agreement negotiations and management

Assist in managing union relationships and right of entry matters

Partner with operational leaders to proactively mitigate industrial risk

Support dispute resolution and represent the business in industrial matters where required





Coach and develop leaders and People & Culture professionals on IR and ER best practice

Deliver IR and ER training programs to operational and project teams

Support tender submissions with industrially compliant and commercially competitive solutions

Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation, enterprise agreements, policies and procedures

About You You are a commercially minded Industrial Relations professional who enjoys building solid stakeholder relationships and navigating complex workplace matters.

You'll Bring

Tertiary qualifications in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Law or a related discipline

Significant experience within Industrial Relations, ideally 5+ years

Strong experience across enterprise bargaining, dispute management and workplace relations

Sound knowledge of the Fair Work Act and contemporary IR frameworks

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

The ability to influence, negotiate and build credibility with leaders, employees, clients and union representatives

Experience supporting operational or project-based environments will be highly regarded

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile projects across Australia

Exposure to senior business leaders and strategic IR initiatives

Collaborative and supportive national team environment

Flexible location options across major Australian cities

Competitive remuneration and career development opportunities

Note: Applicants may be subject to relevant screening checks, including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment.

Discipline Employee Relations Advisor

Primary Location Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs

Other Locations Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs

Work Type Full-time

📌 Senior Industrial Relations Advisor (Sydney)
🏢 UGL
📍 Sydney