Workplace Relations Advisor
Business Unit: People, Culture & Strategy
Sourcing Location: Victoria
About Us
Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia’s largest energy providers, we are proud of our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation. Our ability to deliver on this purpose will be dependent on our people.
As the energy sector rapidly evolves with electrification, renewables, and sustainability at the forefront, we are delivering innovative centralised energy solutions to meet the needs of modern communities.
About This Role
Our Workplace Relations team provides trusted advice on employee and industrial relations matters, partnering with leaders to solve problems, manage risks and achieve positive outcomes. We help create a workplace culture that balances compliance, fairness and high performance.
As a Workplace Relations Advisor, you’ll work closely coaching leaders in our Customer division with practical, best-practice advice and case management support across a range of employment matters, including performance, conduct issues and disciplinary processes.
This is a six (6) month max term contract opportunity based in Docklands with a hybrid working environment of 2-3 days per week in the office.
About You
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline, with strong experience in HR and/or Employee Relations.
- Demonstrated experience with Enterprise Agreements and the Fair Work Act 2009 (Clth) within frontline, retail, customer service/call centre environments
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across corporate and operational environments.
- Ability to research complex issues, provide practical advice, and coach and influence leaders on workplace relations matters and performance improvement plans.
- Experience supporting workplace relations initiatives that strengthen people risk management, compliance and organisational culture.
Why Us?
EnergyAustralia is a place where all employees are genuinely valued, supported, and free to be themselves — because we believe that’s when we’re at our best.
We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from the LGBTQ+ community.
Here’s What You Can Look Forward To
- Employee discounts on electricity and gas, plus savings on major brands and products
- 20 weeks’ paid parental leave – completely gender-equal
- Energise Program – flexible working that’s team-centric, enabling teams to agree and succeed together
- Performance recognition and incentive programmes – tailored to different roles and teams to reward great work throughout the year
- Supportive leaders and a down-to-earth culture where you can be your authentic self
