The Opportunity
Ready to make a difference where people and business success come together? As our next People & Culture Business Partner, you'll be a trusted partner to operational leaders, helping them build capable, engaged, and high-performing teams. From coaching leaders through complex employee matters to supporting workforce planning, talent development, and strategic business initiatives, you'll play a key role in shaping the employee experience while contributing to the ongoing success of our Energy & Utilities business
- Partner with operational leaders to provide practical and commercially focused advice on all people-related matters
- Support performance and development processes including goal setting, probation reviews, performance improvement plans and development planning
- Manage employee relations matters including grievances, complaints, investigations, disciplinary matters and workplace disputes
- Provide advice on Enterprise Agreements, industrial instruments, workplace legislation, remuneration benchmarking and workforce compliance
- Support organisational change initiatives, including consultation activities associated with restructures, redeployment and redundancy programs
- Maintain workforce data integrity, position management, remuneration banding and people systems administration
- Support tender and bid activities by providing workforce planning, labour strategy, remuneration and employment conditions advice
- Manage out-of-cycle employment changes and provide guidance on income protection, workers compensation and related people processes
- Coach and guide leaders on visa requirements, parental leave, HR systems and performance processes
What we are looking for
- Experience in a Human Resources Business Partner, HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role
- Flexible around site travel
- Strong employee relations and industrial relations capability
- Proven ability to influence, coach and build credibility with leaders at all levels
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting workforce data and providing practical insights
- Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning and talent initiatives
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources
What we offer
- Flexible working environment
- Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team
- Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits
- Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
- Work for a major ASX-listed company
About Energy & Utilities…Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to apply
Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.