The main objective of this role is to lead and implement best practice employee relations initiatives. This role primarily focuses on supporting internal stakeholders to effectively managing their people by developing and implementing processes, and policies to embed positive relations and wellbeing within teams.
About the Role
- Partner with the business to provide strategic, comprehensive ER support – in particular with respect to the procedural approach to be taken for resolution of workplace grievances and complaints.
- Provide expert advice and guidance around workplace investigations, policy violations or misconduct and any ER escalations.
- Lead and manage investigations as required.
- Provide expert advice and support to Leaders, and team members as required on general Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) terms and conditions – such as absenteeism management, performance management and Modern Award payments.
- Provide advice, support and guidance on relevant country (Australia, Papua New Guinea or New Zealand) legislation and interpretations of HR policies and procedures.
- Provide advice and support on the mediation of disputes, triage the dispute to ensure it is actioned within a timely manner.
- Provide leadership, advice and guidance on procedures such as counselling and disciplinary, and termination of staff or wages.
- Implement ER initiatives aligned with broader P&C priorities and business strategy – for example analysis of staff culture surveys.
- Conduct training and coaching sessions for employees and managers (including but not limited to flexible working, performance management, unconscious bias, EEO).
About CIMIC Group
CIMIC Group is a leading international contractor delivering major projects that shape communities, support economic growth and create long-term value.
Our mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders while delivering outstanding results for our clients and providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people. We live by our core principles—integrity, accountability, innovation and delivery—underpinned by safety.
Our people are highly valued and are committed to excellence across all aspects of our operations.
About You – Qualifications & Experience
To be successful, you will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years in the Human Resource sector, ideally within a relevant industry.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical and communication skills, time management, and adaptability. Ability to work both
- independently and within teams, with a commercial mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a leading global organisation delivering iconic projects
- Work within a high-performing and collaborative finance team
- Exposure to complex, large-scale financial operations
- Career development opportunities across the CIMIC Group
Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in the Human Resources sector
- Experience providing employee relations support, including workplace investigations, grievance resolution, mediation and EBA interpretation
- Knowledge of employment legislation and HR policy interpretation for Australia, Papua New Guinea or New Zealand
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong analytical, communication, time management and adaptability skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, commercial mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
