We’re looking for an experienced and commercially savvy People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner to join our Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) team on a 13-month fixed-term parental leave cover .
In this role, you’ll partner closely with senior leaders and operational teams, providing both strategic and hands-on P&C support that drives performance, builds capability, and enhances employee experience across a diverse workforce.
The Role
As a trusted partner, you will work with General Managers and leadership teams to deliver impactful people solutions aligned to business priorities. You’ll play a key role in translating strategy into practical initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention, and organisational capability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing end-to-end P&C business partnering support across your portfolio
- Coaching and advising leaders on performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning
- Supporting the delivery of strategic P&C initiatives across capability, inclusion, and engagement
- Driving talent, attraction and retention strategies in collaboration with the recruitment team
- Leading and supporting change initiatives, including organisational design and restructures
- Building strong, influential relationships across the business to enable effective decision-making
Ensuring compliance with policies, legislation, and best practice HR approaches
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About You
You’re a proactive and solutions-focused P&C professional with a strong track record in business partnering within a complex, fast-paced environment.
You will bring:
- Experience in a HR/People & Culture Business Partner role
- Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to deliver both strategic initiatives and operational outcomes
- A commercial mindset with the ability to navigate complex people challenges
- A passion for building capability and improving employee experience
Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business or a related discipline (preferred)
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Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, large-scale infrastructure business
- Work with a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement
- Be part of a culture that values safety, integrity, and excellence in everything we do
- Proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women
The chance to make a meaningful impact while covering a key parental leave period
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To apply for this great opportunity, please click on "Apply" and submit your application. We cannot accept applications via email but for more information, please contact:
Alicia Jacobson – Talent and Sourcing Business Partner
E: [email protected]
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.
