We are unique
Essential Energy is an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner to join our Operations, People and Safety division. In this role, you will work closely with Executives, senior leaders, and employees across designated business units to deliver strategic and technical HR support. You will play a key role in driving organisational change, enhancing leadership capability, and improving the employee experience through expert advice and coordination of central HR functions. This is a pivotal position that contributes to the achievement of business outcomes and fosters a positive workplace culture.
This role can be based anywhere within Essential Energy’s operational footprint and will be a fixed term contract until August 2027.
About You
You are a seasoned HR professional with a strong background in business partnering. You thrive in complex, unionised environments and are confident in navigating industrial awards and agreements. Your ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and manage sensitive employee matters sets you apart. You are passionate about driving performance, inclusion, and cultural alignment across the organisation.
About your skills
You are an exceptional communicator and listener, able to convey information clearly and inspire collaboration. You excel at prioritising workloads, setting goals, and coordinating group tasks. Your problem-solving skills are innovative and practical, drawing on experience and creativity to resolve challenges. You build productive relationships quickly and work effectively with people at all levels.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Commerce or Business with majors in Human Resource Management and/or Employee Relations, or demonstrated capability through relevant experience and qualifications.
Desired experience
At least 5yrs experience as a HR Business Partner or in a Management position, with exposure to complex, highly unionised organisations.
Proven ability in interpreting and applying industrial awards and agreements relevant to Essential Energy operations.
Why Essential Energy
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas, Optus, nib and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
An energy network doesn’t just keep the lights on… it’s a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.
It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.
Your potential will be realised, and you’ll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.
For further information please contact Kylie Coleman – Manager of HR Business Partnering on 0477 666 020.
Applications close on Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 11:55pm
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Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.
At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call us on 1800 255 777.