The Opportunity
Downer is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to support our Telco and Networks Australia operational teams within Energy & Utilities. You will partner with leaders to translate business objectives into effective people solutions, deliver workforce and talent strategies, drive organisational performance, and support compliance with employment legislation, company policies and people practices aligned to broader business goals.
This is an opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and operational teams, providing responsive, commercially aware People & Culture advice across the employee lifecycle while contributing to key Energy & Utilities P&C initiatives.
What we are looking for
- Tertiary qualification related to Human Resources and/or Industrial Relations
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar Business Partnering or Senior Advisor role within a complex operating environment
- Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations and industrial relations matters, including enterprise bargaining preparation and union engagement
- Proven experience partnering with senior leaders and key stakeholders to deliver strategic People & Culture initiatives across workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, performance and development, employee engagement, organisational design and change management
- A strong understanding of employment legislation, industrial awards and agreements, with the ability to provide sound and practical advice
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across operational teams, peers, managers and cross-business functions
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to set priorities, work to tight timeframes and manage stakeholder expectations in a changing environment
- A resilient, outcome-focused and hands-on approach, with the ability to operate autonomously while contributing as part of a collaborative team
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.
How to apply
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Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.
About UsAt 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. About the TeamDowner'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.
Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources and/or Industrial Relations
- 5+ years' experience in a Business Partnering or Senior Advisor HR role within a complex operating environment
- Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations and industrial relations matters, including enterprise bargaining preparation and union engagement
- Proven experience partnering with senior leaders to deliver workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, performance and development, employee engagement, organisational design and change management
- Strong understanding of employment legislation, industrial awards and agreements and ability to provide practical advice
- Excellent verbal and written communication and stakeholder relationship skills
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to prioritise under tight timeframes
- Resilient, outcome-focused, hands-on approach; ability to operate autonomously and collaboratively
What We Do
Downer Group is a leading provider of integrated infrastructure services across Australia and New Zealand, operating in sectors such as transport, utilities, facilities, and defense.
