Introduction
At
IPA/Civilmart
, we're preparing for growth and we're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our QLD People team.
We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships on the ground, partnering with operational leaders, being at operational sites, managing employee relations matters and helping strengthen people capability across multiple manufacturing sites.
Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, you'll support our operations across
Cairns, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Narangba, Heathwood, Larapinta, Toowoomba, Stapylton, Ormeau, and Molendinar
.
Success in this role will come from being present in the business, understanding the challenges facing our leaders and teams, and providing practical HR support where it matters most.
Description
About the Role
You will partner with site leadership teams across QLD, providing practical and commercially focused HR support across the employee lifecycle.
This role requires someone who can operate independently, manage competing priorities across multiple locations and confidently coach leaders through day-to-day people matters.
Your focus will include:
Managing employee relations matters including investigations, grievances, performance management and disciplinary processes
Providing advice on the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, Awards and Enterprise Agreements
Building strong professional relationships with site and operational leaders
Supporting recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning activities
Coaching frontline leaders to improve people leadership capability
Driving consistency and compliance with HR policies and processes
Supporting employee development, engagement and retention initiatives
Partnering with leaders to strengthen accountability,



performance and workplace culture
Supporting organisational change and business growth initiatives
Working closely with the Senior HR Business Partner to deliver people outcomes across QLD operations
Skills And Experiences
About You
You are practical, resilient and comfortable working in operational environments where no two days are the same.
Most importantly, you enjoy being in the business rather than sitting behind a desk.
You'll ideally bring:
Experience in an HR Advisor role supporting operational, industrial or manufacturing environments
Strong employee relations capability and confidence managing workplace matters independently
Sound knowledge of the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and Award interpretation
Strong influencing and relationship-building skills
The ability to work autonomously across multiple sites
Excellent organisational and problem-solving capability
A proactive and solutions-focused approach
Current Australian Driver's Licence and willingness to travel regularly across QLD
Experience within manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, logistics or other blue-collar environments will be highly regarded.
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining a high-performing HR team focused on supporting the business through its next phase of growth.
Our priorities are explicit:
Building strong HR foundations and compliance
Strengthening leadership capability
Developing frontline leaders
Improving understanding of policies, processes and expectations
Creating safe and high-performing workplaces
Supporting leaders to build engaged and accountable teams
We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running, build credibility quickly and become a trusted partner to our leaders across QLD.

📌 Hr Advisor - Qld Operations (Brisbane)
🏢 Civilmart and IPA Group People Portal
📍 Brisbane