Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow. Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.About The CompanyWe’re one of Australia’s leading coal producers and we’re proud of it. Coal is in our DNA and our work is critical for people, industries and communities both here in Australia and overseas.ASX listed, we operate six mines across NSW and QLD, producing metallurgical coal that’s critical for steelmaking and thermal coal that will support the world’s energy security as we move through the energy transition.Our people and values underpin our success which is underpinned by our Employee Relations (ER) Strategy. The Senior ER Specialist plays a critical role in supporting site leaders balancing operational continuity, employee wellbeing, and compliance with legislative obligations across our sites.About The RoleAs an experienced Senior ER Advisor, you will report to the General Manager P&C, taking accountability for providing timely and accurate advice across all aspects of IR and ER ensuring compliance with Fair Work, Enterprise Agreements and policies and procedures. You will bring your strategic approach and operational experience to build on the foundations established developing industrial strategies whilst keeping abreast of IR changes, and the landscape across the coal mining industry. This position is based in Brisbane. What You'll DoProvide timely and accurate advice to leaders on all IR/ER matters relating to coal mining and state and federal legislation. Represent Whitehaven in conciliations, arbitrations and workplace disputes before FWC and relevant tribunalsGuide leaders across management of grievances, disputes, misconduct and performance management as well as workplace investigationsExtensive stakeholder engagement across all levels to deliver the ER strategy for Whitehaven including the training and change management and the promotion of appropriate workplace cultureCoordinate and support enterprise bargaining, implementation of agreements, and associated activitiesWhat You'll BringYou will have relevant tertiary qualifications in Law, together with extensive experience in ERProven experience in a similar role, ideally within mining and resources industryA solid understanding of applying and interpreting EAs, awards and industry legislation whilst supporting the ER strategyWhy Whitehaven?Highly attractive salary package including bonus and performance incentive programCareer development within a growing coal companyWhitehaven is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
