P&C Business Partner

Wecurrently have an opportunity for a Senior People & Culture Business Partner to join our Defence Major Projects team in Sydney CBD or Melbourne. The Senior People & Culture Business Partner plays a critical role in driving People & Culture initiatives and ensuring successful project delivery for the allocated initiative and stakeholder group.

This role is specifically aligned to the full employee lifecycle of the Downer contribution to the important and highly-visible Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture Project (RRJV). This Defence Infrastructure and Construction Project is a long-term initiative delivered through a 50/50 Joint-Venture with Downers partner CPB Contractors.

The role will require some travel (as required) between the Project Management Office (PMO) offices (Sydney and Melbourne) and the three major Defence project sites:

• Albury Wodonga Military Area (AWMA)

• RAAF Base Wagga (RBW)

• Blamey Barracks Kapooka (BBK)

Our mission is to deliver three successful projects providing best value for money outcomes for the Commonwealth and the base end users while providing safe rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people.

What youll do

The role has a broad remit with key responsibilities outlined below:

• Represent the HR function of both Downer and CPB Contractors as the HR Lead on the RRJV Project Senior Leadership Team.

• Lead and manage People & Culture projects from initiation to completion ensuring adherence to timelines budget and quality standards.

• Support the full employee lifecycle for the RRJV including workforce planning talent mapping remuneration alignment and engagement initiatives.

• 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.

What youll bring

• Degree qualified in Business Human Resources Organisational Psychology or a related discipline.

• Currently possess or have the ability to obtainADF Baseline Clearanceas a key requirement

• Certification inChange Management or relevant related experience will be highly valued

• Proven experience in operational HR within engineering or construction environments supporting large and diverse teams of 300 employees.

• Strong knowledge of HR principles Fair Work Act enterprise agreements and employment legislation.

• Certification inChange Management or equivalent experience demonstrating your ability to lead and support transformation initiatives

More than anything youll bring a strong work ethic a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Spotless Management Services Pty Ltd (a Downer Company) is delivering the works as part of a joint venture with CPB Contractors Pty Ltd. Accordingly we will share your Personal Information to the extent necessary for the purpose of recruitment for the joint venture with CPB Contractors Pty Ltd who are required to handle that information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988(Cth).

Why Downer

At Downer we plan create and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

Were proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally youll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• : 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.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.