<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Acciona Agua</b> is seeking a highly capable <b>Senior HR/IR Advisor</b> to support the delivery of a major Water Treatment Project in New South Wales. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the effective implementation of HR and industrial relations strategies across the project lifecycle — from mobilisation and workforce planning to performance delivery, compliance, and demobilisation.</p><p></p><p>You will work closely with the Project Director, Senior Managers, and HR teams in Australia and Spain to ensure HR/IR practices are aligned with project goals and legal frameworks.</p><p></p><p><b>HR &amp; IR Strategy and Support</b></p><ul><li><p>Provide expert HR and IR advice to project leadership and site teams.</p></li><li><p>Support workforce planning, mobilisation, and employee lifecycle processes.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with employment legislation, Awards, EBAs, and company policies.</p></li><li><p>Assist in the development and implementation of the Workplace Relations Management Plan.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Employee Relations &amp; Compliance</b></p><ul><li><p>Advise on employment conditions, industrial instruments, and dispute resolution.</p></li><li><p>Support grievance handling, performance management, and disciplinary processes.</p></li><li><p>Monitor and manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work plans.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Training &amp; Development</b></p><ul><li><p>Coordinate onboarding, probation reviews, and performance evaluations.</p></li><li><p>Promote continuous learning and development aligned with project needs.</p></li><li><p>Maintain accurate training records and support enterprise training initiatives.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Reporting &amp; Systems</b></p><ul><li><p>Maintain HR data and reporting systems, including monthly updates to the Indirect Forecast.</p></li><li><p>Report to the Head of HR in Australia and HQ in Spain, escalating issues as needed.</p></li><li><p>Assist with payroll accuracy and HR budget tracking.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Recruitment &amp; Talent Management</b></p><ul><li><p>Support recruitment activities for project mobilisation and ongoing workforce needs.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to succession planning and SMART goal setting.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Safety &amp; Culture</b></p><ul><li><p>Participate in safety investigations and promote a safety-first culture.</p></li><li><p>Uphold Acciona’s Code of Conduct and values across the project</p></li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p><ul><li><p>Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.</p></li><li><p>Minimum 5–7 years of HR/IR experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of employment law, industrial relations, and HR systems.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>Experience working in a project-based environment with cross-functional teams.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><ul><li><p>A key advisory role in a high-impact infrastructure project.</p></li><li><p>Competitive salary package and benefits.</p></li><li><p>Career development opportunities within a global organisation.</p></li><li><p>A collaborative, safety-focused, and innovation-driven work environment.</p></li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Senior HR/IR Advisor – Major Water Infrastructure Project (NSW Region)

<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Acciona Agua</b> is seeking a highly capable <b>Senior HR/IR Advisor</b> to support the delivery of a major Water Treatment Project in New South Wales. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the effective implementation of HR and industrial relations strategies across the project lifecycle — from mobilisation and workforce planning to performance delivery, compliance, and demobilisation.</p><p></p><p>You will work closely with the Project Director, Senior Managers, and HR teams in Australia and Spain to ensure HR/IR practices are aligned with project goals and legal frameworks.</p><p></p><p><b>HR &amp; IR Strategy and Support</b></p><ul><li><p>Provide expert HR and IR advice to project leadership and site teams.</p></li><li><p>Support workforce planning, mobilisation, and employee lifecycle processes.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with employment legislation, Awards, EBAs, and company policies.</p></li><li><p>Assist in the development and implementation of the Workplace Relations Management Plan.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Employee Relations &amp; Compliance</b></p><ul><li><p>Advise on employment conditions, industrial instruments, and dispute resolution.</p></li><li><p>Support grievance handling, performance management, and disciplinary processes.</p></li><li><p>Monitor and manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work plans.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Training &amp; Development</b></p><ul><li><p>Coordinate onboarding, probation reviews, and performance evaluations.</p></li><li><p>Promote continuous learning and development aligned with project needs.</p></li><li><p>Maintain accurate training records and support enterprise training initiatives.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Reporting &amp; Systems</b></p><ul><li><p>Maintain HR data and reporting systems, including monthly updates to the Indirect Forecast.</p></li><li><p>Report to the Head of HR in Australia and HQ in Spain, escalating issues as needed.</p></li><li><p>Assist with payroll accuracy and HR budget tracking.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Recruitment &amp; Talent Management</b></p><ul><li><p>Support recruitment activities for project mobilisation and ongoing workforce needs.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to succession planning and SMART goal setting.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Safety &amp; Culture</b></p><ul><li><p>Participate in safety investigations and promote a safety-first culture.</p></li><li><p>Uphold Acciona’s Code of Conduct and values across the project</p></li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p><ul><li><p>Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.</p></li><li><p>Minimum 5–7 years of HR/IR experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of employment law, industrial relations, and HR systems.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>Experience working in a project-based environment with cross-functional teams.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><ul><li><p>A key advisory role in a high-impact infrastructure project.</p></li><li><p>Competitive salary package and benefits.</p></li><li><p>Career development opportunities within a global organisation.</p></li><li><p>A collaborative, safety-focused, and innovation-driven work environment.</p></li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior HR/IR Advisor – Major Water Infrastructure Project (NSW Region)

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