About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience

About the role:

We’re looking for an Employee and Industrial Relations (EIR) Advisor to join our team based in our Southbank and Southeast Suburb offices. This is your opportunity to join a privately-owned Tier 1 constructor and International Engineering Enterprise.

As an EIR Advisor, reporting to the Head of Employee and Industrial Relations – Project Delivery, you will be responsible for providing industrial and employee relations advice across several projects in Victoria, ensuring compliance and a harmonious work environment with minimal disruptions due to industrial and employee relations issue. The role will also be required to work regularly from site offices in the Southeast suburbs.

Your focus will include:

• Engage proactively with union stakeholders
• Provide timely EIR advice on issues that may impact project delivery activities
• Supporting the delivery and implementation of project IR strategies 
• Ensure ongoing compliance with the Fair Work Act, Enterprise Agreements, and relevant Awards
• Contribute to the delivery of smooth, disruption-free project outcomes
  
  

About You:

• Tertiary qualifications in Industrial Relations, Law, or a related discipline
• Prior experience in industrial relations within construction or a similar environment will be highly regarded.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  
  

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.