Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
People & Culture Business Partner (Fixed Term Contract)
HR Business Partner supporting 250 staff across Australia, delivering HR strategy.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will work closely with leaders to enhance the employee experience and drive HR initiatives such as employee relations, performance management, culture and engagement, reward and talent strategies, leadership development, change management, and strategic HR projects. Reporting to the People & Culture Lead, you will contribute to the implementation of the Australia‑New Zealand HR Strategy and support the global HR strategy, collaborating with a core team of HR specialists regionally and nationally. • Provide HR business partnering for a 250‑person client group across Australia. • Manage employee relations and performance management processes. • Drive culture and engagement initiatives and reward/talent management strategies. • Build leadership capability through coaching and capability development. • Lead change‑management activities and embed organizational transformations. • Contribute to and deliver strategic HR projects aligned with regional and global strategies. • Partner with managers to continuously improve the employee experience. • Design and implement organisational development programs.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hr partnering
- ▸employee relations
- ▸performance mgmt
- ▸leadership development
- ▸change management
- ▸strategic projects
What You Bring
The ideal candidate has at least five years of HR experience in a dynamic environment, strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act and Australian Awards, and the ability to interpret policies and advise managers. You are an effective communicator, proactive problem‑solver, and experienced in designing organisational‑development projects. • Possess 5+ years HR experience, knowledge of the Fair Work Act and Australian Awards, and policy interpretation skills. • Demonstrate strong communication, stakeholder relationship building, and solution‑focused problem solving.
Requirements
- ▸hr experience
- ▸fair work
- ▸australian awards
- ▸policy interpretation
- ▸stakeholder management
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
The People & Culture team in Brisbane is seeking a 12‑month fixed‑term HR professional to cover maternity leave. This role supports a client group of roughly 250 employees across Australia and offers an opportunity to step into a more strategic business‑partner position. AECOM offers flexible work arrangements, including hybrid, alternative start/finish times and job‑sharing, as well as continuous learning opportunities such as lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, and paid study leave. Additional benefits include private health insurance, annual health checks, a 24/7 EAP, wellness subsidies, gym discounts, and support for mental‑health. Our workplace culture promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work. With hybrid flexibility, global career opportunities, and a comprehensive compensation and wellbeing programme, AECOM provides a platform for personal and professional growth. • Flexible work options including hybrid, alternative hours, and job‑sharing. • Access continuous learning resources, professional development courses, and paid study leave. • Receive private health insurance, annual health checks, 24/7 EAP, wellness subsidy, and gym discounts.
Work Environment
Hybrid