Date: 30 Jun 2026
Location: West Leederville, WA, AU, 6007
Company: Orica
About Orica
At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
The Business Partner - HR partners with the business to provide expert HR, ER and IR coaching, advice and support to facilitate the achievement of Orica's Business Goals and HR strategy.
What you will be doing
Key Accountabilities Provides advice and support to line managers to assist them to resolve ER issues including performance management and discipline. Drives HR Policy implementation at a local level Works with the Regional HR Employee Services teams Plans, advises and responds to emerging issues Coaches Managers one-to- one Conducts investigations as required Implements organisational wide projects at local level as required Understands local collective agreements in the region, including negotiation involvements as required Reviews of regional industrial relations trends and the provision of ER/IR advice to the business Partners with the COE to deliver specialist functional services, manage the relationship, ensure the COE is aware of the region/site requirements and ensure delivery against agreed standards of service May support Senior Manager in the delivery of the HR Monthly Dashboard report to the Functional streams within region / business unit.
What you will bring
BAND E PEOPLE LEADER
- Minimum 8 years experience post professional qualification, including 5 years of direct people management experience.
- Proven ability to lead a team, including building a collaborative approach in the development of the direction and operations of the workstream.
- Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Experience in implementing process improvement initiatives would be desirable.
- Demonstrated skills associated with building strong vendor &/or customer relationships
- Financial accumen & budgeting experience.
BAND E TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
- Minimum 7 years experience post professional qualification.
- Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Experience in implementing process improvement initiatives would be desirable.
- Demonstrated skills associated with building strong vendor &/or customer relationships
- Financial accumen & budgeting experience.
Role dependent - technical &/or functional business system applications required for tasks (e.g. SAP, SF, Concur, analytics/visualisation tools, engineering software, etc.)
Role dimensions
Span of control:
- Headcount – up to 10 Direct, 'X' Indirect
Financial accountability:
- Role dependent
- Operating budget - $X
Sphere of influence:
- Division / Functional Specialty SME
Travel requirements:
Your qualifications
Insert tertiary qualification required for role (e.g. Accountant must have a tertiary degree in an Accounting discipline, an Engineer must have a tertiary degree in an Engineering discipline)
How you shape and influence others
- Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility
- Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
- Builds the trust of others
- Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-aware and open to feedback
- Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity & accountability
- Work effectively across business unit boundaries to develop and align diverse stakeholders
- High level decision making & problem solving skills
- Self-motivated, well organised and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong people management and influencing skills
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
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