Employee Relations Advisor

About the business

Join a major Australian coal producer with operations across New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. The business generates more than $10 billion in foreign direct investment and operates across both underground and open-cut mining environments.

The Moolarben Coal mine is the country’s largest thermal coal producer, producing more than 21 million tonnes per annum and employing over 800 people. The site is based near Mudgee in the Mid-Western Region, known for its family-friendly lifestyle and strong local amenities.

• Learning and development opportunities
• Secure role with a Tier 1 mining asset
• Opportunity to live in an award-winning, family-friendly regional area

Role overview

This position sits within the Human Resources team and reports to the HR Manager. The successful candidate will provide specialist support in employee relations and industrial relations across the operation, working closely with leaders to resolve workplace issues in a practical way while staying aligned with legal, policy and agreement requirements.

Key duties

• Offer informed guidance to managers on sensitive and complex employee relations matters, with an emphasis on fair and commercially workable outcomes.
• Lead and manage workplace investigations from start to finish, including evidence gathering, process coordination, report preparation, and presentation of findings and recommendations.
• Advise on employment legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements, employment contracts and internal policies.
• Assist with industrial relations matters such as disputes and matters involving unions.
• Support compliance with workplace obligations, including requirements under the Fair Work Act and related legislation.
• Help prepare for and contribute to enterprise agreement negotiations and associated activities.
• Work to resolve workplace conflict and disputes in ways that strengthen relationships and outcomes across the business.

Skills and experience

• Tertiary study in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Employment Relations, Law, Business or a closely related field.
• Previous experience in employee relations, industrial relations, workplace relations or a broader HR role.
• Strong understanding of Australian employment law and industrial relations systems.
• Hands-on experience handling workplace investigations and complex ER matters.
• Ability to interpret enterprise agreements, awards and employment legislation accurately.

Benefits

• Salary continuance cover and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Subsidised private health insurance
• Discounted fitness program through Fitness Passport
• Study support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition awards
• Discounts with major department stores, cinemas and restaurants

Additional information

The company welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

The employer is recognised as a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace where employees can succeed.

Scam warning

The organisation will never request payment or ask for credit card details as part of an application. If any communication seems suspicious, candidates are asked to email recruitment@yancoal.com.au with the subject line “Fraud Query” and outline their concern.