People Culture Advisor

• Be a key player in delivering impactful HR solutions across a diverse and dynamic organisation.
• Partner with leaders across Sydney Water to influence people strategies and drive business success.
• Enjoy a flexible working environment with competitive remuneration and opportunities for growth.

As a People & Culture Advisor youll have the chance to partner with leaders across the organisation providing strategic HR guidance and driving key people initiatives.

This is a handson role that will see you working across the full HR remit with a mix of operational and tactical work. You will report to the Manager People and Culture working in a tightly knit group of professionals who genuinely care for each other and our stakeholders. Led by the Head of People and Culture youll collaborate across our wider P&C group which includes rewards & remuneration talent acquisition learning & development and workplace relations.

Were dynamic and thrive on innovation and were looking for someone who matches our energy! Ideally youve worked in a fastevolving matrix environment and understand what excellent P&C practices look like. This generalist role requires expertise across all aspects of HR with a focus on ER & IR practices.

Youre a natural at building strong relationships with a knack for fostering trust and collaboration. With curiosity and drive youre committed to seeing things through.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with P&C Manager to deliver strategic People & Culture (P&C) outcomes.
• Provide expert advice on HR best practices including performance management and talent development.
• Coach leaders on employee performance and guide them through P&C processes to drive excellence.
• Act as a trusted advisor for complex employee matters ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Support and lead change management initiatives and HR projects to foster continuous improvement and innovation.
• Facilitate cyclical processes like performance evaluations compensation reviews and talent management ensuring followup actions are effectively implemented.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in the generalist HR space as a HR Advisor People & Culture Advisor Business Partner or similar.
• HR experience with a strong background in employee relations coaching and strategic HR initiatives.
• Experience guiding senior leaders through change management processes.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to partner with all levels across the organisation.
• Experience in developing and implementing successful HR projects.
• HR experience in industries like construction water utilities or infrastructure that are heavily unionised.
• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline

Dive into Our Great Benefits:

Competitive Compensation: Well ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration supporting our teams productivity and wellbeing.

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.

Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to toptier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.

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Please submit your CV and Cover Letter addressing the following questions:

your experience handling ER/IR matters in an industrial or operational environment. Share a specific example where you successfully resolved a complex issue detailing your approach and the outcome.

an example of a significant change initiative you led or supported within a complex organisation. How did you manage stakeholder engagement address resistance and ensure the successful implementation of the change

Closing Date: Sunday 27^th April at 11:59pm AEST

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

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Working at Sydney Water

At Sydney Water we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers quality of life and safeguarding Sydneys future. We see the world is changing so we are changing too.

Our vision is to create better lives through worldclass services and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we diverse skills mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including First Nations people LGBTQIA people with disability people with caring responsibilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.

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This role is internally titled People and Culture Specialist as outlined in the job description. Please see the position description for the roles full accountabilities.