About us
At Transdev Light Rail, we don’t just move people — we connect communities. We operate in a dynamic, safety-critical transport environment delivering reliable, customer-focused services across Sydney’s light rail network.
Our success depends on our people. We are committed to building a culture that values safety, inclusion, performance, and continuous improvement — guided by our values: Care, Share, Dare, Deliver.
Your impact
As a People & Culture Business Partner, you will work closely with leaders across the business to:
- Strengthen workforce capability and leadership effectiveness
- Manage complex employee and industrial relations matters
- Support organisational change and continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and enterprise agreements
- Contribute to People & Culture strategy and organisational performance
This role is critical in embedding best practice HR and driving people outcomes in a complex, unionised environment.
What you’ll do
Business Partnering
- Act as a trusted adviser to leaders on structure, capability, and workforce planning
- Coach and support leaders to uplift management capability
- Identify talent, risks, and future workforce needs aligned to business priorities
Employee & Industrial Relations
- Lead ER and IR matters, ensuring compliance with legislation and enterprise agreements
- Provide advice on performance, conduct, and workplace disputes
- Support union engagement and enterprise bargaining processes
- Represent the business in Fair Work matters where required
Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Lead and contribute to HR projects that improve employee experience and operational efficiency
- Support organisational change initiatives and provide change management guidance
- Deliver reporting and insights to internal and external stakeholders
What you’ll bring
Experience & Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related discipline
- Strong HR business partnering experience in a complex or unionised environment
- Demonstrated experience managing ER/IR matters
Skills & Capability
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and industrial frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and coaching skills
- High-level communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution capability
- Proven ability to lead change and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment
- Commercial mindset with a focus on risk mitigation and performance
Why join us?
Make an impact – Support a critical public transport service that connects communities
Grow your career – Work in a complex, high-profile environment with development opportunities
Collaborative culture – Partner with experienced leaders across operations
Inclusive workplace – Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion
- ️ Meaningful work – Drive real outcomes in safety, culture, and organisational performance
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disabilities, and culturally diverse communities.
Ready to apply?
Submit your application via our careers page, including your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
