The Opportunity
We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced People & Culture Manager to take a senior leadership role supporting Downer’s Major Projects.
As the People & Culture Manager on the project, you will partner closely with the Project Director and Senior Leadership Team to shape and deliver the project’s people strategy across workforce planning, industrial relations, organisational capability, culture, mobilisation and demobilisation. You will also lead the project People & Culture team and provide strategic advice and governance across complex workforce and people matters.
This is an opportunity to play a key role within a major infrastructure project, influencing workforce outcomes and building the capability, culture and people frameworks required to support successful project delivery.
What we are looking for
- You will be an experienced senior People & Culture leader who is comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced and highly unionised construction or infrastructure environments
- 10+ years' senior HR/IR experience within a large, multi-site construction or infrastructure environment
- Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing a People & Culture team
- Strong experience partnering with senior project or business leaders in complex, high-risk delivery environments
- Experience establishing or leading P&C delivery across major project mobilisation, workforce growth, transition and/or demobilisation
- Strong industrial and employee relations expertise, including enterprise agreement interpretation, consultation, dispute resolution and workplace investigations
- Proven experience working effectively within unionised environments and managing senior stakeholder relationships
- Experience across workforce planning, labour forecasting, organisational design, workforce cost analysis, governance and reporting
- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Management, Industrial Relations or a related field
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
Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
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
- 10+ years of senior HR and industrial relations experience in a large, multi-site construction or infrastructure environment
- Experience leading, coaching and developing a People & Culture team
- Experience partnering with senior project or business leaders in complex, high-risk delivery environments
- Experience establishing or leading People & Culture delivery through major project mobilisation, workforce growth, transition or demobilisation
- Strong industrial and employee relations expertise, including enterprise agreement interpretation, consultation, dispute resolution and workplace investigations
- Experience working effectively in unionised environments and managing senior stakeholder relationships
- Experience in workforce planning, labour forecasting, organisational design, workforce cost analysis, governance and reporting
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Management, Industrial Relations or a related field
Downer Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Overtime, penalty rates, and structured allowances are often viewed as strong earners that lift overall compensation, particularly in field and trade roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources such as a 24/7 EAP, mental-health support, health checks, flu vaccinations, and retail discounts are consistently highlighted as valuable parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave options include parental leave and domestic-violence leave, contributing to a broader benefits offering across different life stages.
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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.
