Join the Saunders International Team
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Position: People & Capability Advisor
- Location: Charlestown, NSW
- Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Who We Are
At Saunders, we’ve been building Australia’s future for almost 75 years, from tank and bridge engineering to terminal expansions, infrastructure upgrades, and automation solutions. We’re an ASX-listed, proudly Australian company, delivering integrated infrastructure excellence across the energy, defence, and resource sectors.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Thanks to our continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced and people-focused P&C Officer to join our Newcastle office.
What You’ll Be Doing
As part of the P & C team, you’ll be a direct contact for all things People & Capability, helping us attract, support, and empower great talent. In this role, you’ll:
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support end-to-end recruitment – from advertising and screening candidates to onboarding new hires.
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Keep operations running smoothly by maintaining records, updating databases, and ensuring organisation chart accuracy.
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Support and advise leaders on P&C processes including recruitment, performance and conduct, health and wellbeing initiatives, and workplace relations.
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Be a trusted point of contact for employees, providing guidance on policies, leave, and employment terms.
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Maintain high standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism when working with employee information.
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Stay up to date with HR best practices and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.
About You
We’re looking for someone who’s not just qualified, but passionate about people. You’ll bring:
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A relevant tertiary qualification (or be working towards one), or demonstrated success in previous human resources role/s.
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At least 3 years of experience providing HR advice and support, including recruitment. Experience with coordinating medicals and health and injury matters will be favourably considered.
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A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for improving the employee experience.
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An understanding of Australian labour laws.
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Strong computer and organisational skills.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organisation.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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A commitment to ethics, integrity, and discretion.
What’s in it for you
At Saunders, we don’t just build projects, we build careers. You’ll be part of a supportive, innovative, and safety-first culture that truly lives its values: OneTeam, Zero Harm, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect. We offer:
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Competitive salary and exposure to major industry projects
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Flexible working arrangements
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Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
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Additional paid leave in the form of parental leave and wellbeing days
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Cost of Living Discounts
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Learning & development funding
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Opportunities to grow, learn, and make an impact
Ready to Build Your Future With Us?
If this sounds like your next great move, click “Apply” and upload your resume today.
To join the Saunders team, you’ll need:
Full working rights in Australia
Contactable references
A clear criminal record check
To complete a pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening)
We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application. Unfortunately, because of the volume of applications we receive, we aren’t able to respond to every applicant.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. We encourage applications from people of all ages, individuals with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, ADF veterans, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and other culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive workplace. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.
For a confidential chat, contact us at [email protected].
