People & Culture Business Partner – Defence Infrastructure Project

A new name, a bright pathway ahead
Part of Downer Group, our newly formed Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit brings amazing capability to the people of Australia and what matters most to them. We run hospitals, manage client data centres, we take asset management risk, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces. Arguably no other business within Downer better embodies our purpose; to enable our communities to thrive.
Join us on the journey
We currently have an opportunity for a People & Culture Business Partner to join our team. You will be supporting and contributing to the success of Social Infrastructure, not only with cyclical People & Culture events, but specifically in a very important long-term construction project for our Australian Defence client. This position is located in Wodonga VIC are, but candidates in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne willing to travel, will be considered.
This role is specifically aligned to the full employee lifecycle of the Downer contribution to the highly-visible Riverina Defence Infrastructure Project, being delivered through a Joint-Venture construction partner.
What you'll do
The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below:

• Work, as the first priority, on all proactive and reactive employee lifecycle requirements for the Defence Infrastructure Project, including but not limited to workforce planning, collaborating with the dedicated Recruitment team on talent mapping and resource planning, aligning remuneration and reward, engagement initiatives and supporting project management on active people management actions.
• Collaborate closely with other P&C teams to deliver on people programs either within a defined area of Social Infrastructure or geographic region, as demand dictates.
• Work closely with P&C Delivery Partners, JV partners, functional HR teams and other teams to gather project requirements, align objectives and coordinate project activities.
• Undertake People & Culture project work in support of business strategies and plans.
• Support the execution of cyclical events such as performance, remuneration and talent cycles.
• Lead and manage People & Culture projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budget and quality standards.

What you'll bring

• HR generalist experience - preference for experience in the building and construction sector, or equivalent.
• Delivery of HR projects and annual cycle events experience (e.g. performance, remuneration, talent)
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices & regulations.
• Knowledge of Fair Work Act, relevant awards, enterprise agreements and other employment legislation.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and generate meaningful insights.
• Intermediate ability with Microsoft Office Suite, document preparation and HRIS/payroll, Learning Management and Recruitment Software.
• Tertiary Qualification in HR, Business Management, or a related discipline (desirable)

More than anything, you'll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.
Why work for us?
Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means being part of something new and exciting. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Training and development to support your career.
• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business
• Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now.
Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accordingly, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.