Business Partner People and Culture

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

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.

A member of our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have.