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The Role

Overview

Lead HR and people initiatives for a large defence construction JV, overseeing employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • hr leadership
  • employee relations
  • people programs
  • workforce planning
  • talent mapping
  • project management

Tasks

-Represent the HR function of both Downer and CPB Contractors as the HR Lead. -Provide advisory support and coaching to managers on employee relations, workplace investigations, and compliance training. -Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver people programs and cultural enablement initiatives aligned with project goals. -Support the full employee lifecycle for the RRJV, including workforce planning, talent mapping, remuneration alignment, and engagement initiatives. -Lead and manage People & Culture projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.

Requirements

  • change management
  • business degree
  • adf clearance
  • hr principles
  • operational hr
  • work ethic

What You Bring

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. -Certification in Change Management, or equivalent experience, demonstrating your ability to lead and support transformation initiatives -Degree qualified in Business, Human Resources, Organisational Psychology or a related discipline. -Currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, ADF Baseline Clearance as a key requirement -Certification in Change Management, or relevant related experience, will be highly valued -Strong knowledge of HR principles, Fair Work Act, enterprise agreements, and employment legislation. -Proven experience in operational HR within engineering or construction environments, supporting large and diverse teams of 300+ employees.

Benefits

-With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career. -Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more. -Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most. -Training and development to support and diversify your career.

The Company

About Downer

-specializes in delivering integrated services across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and utilities. -supports both private and public sectors with a diverse portfolio spanning construction, maintenance, and operations. -undertakes large-scale projects such as road construction, rail, energy, and water infrastructure. -has an expansive footprint in Australia and New Zealand, deeply involved in supporting national and regional development. -notable projects include urban transport systems, renewable energy installations, and vital utilities services. -has a strong focus on innovation, utilizing the latest technology to deliver efficient and sustainable solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Utilities

Facilities

Asset Services

Oil and Gas

Power Generation

Industrial

Defence

Water

Gas

Communications

Renewables

Solar

Wind

Mining

Security Clearance

-adf baseline clearance required