The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Part of Downer Group, our Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services (SICS) business unit delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand's essential public assets, facilities and community services. We run hospitals, manage client data centres, take asset management risk, and are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces. Our purpose is to enable our communities to thrive.
Join us on the journey. We currently have an opportunity for a People & Culture Delivery Partner to join our team based in Bendigo. You will be responsible for supporting and contributing to the success of our SICS government and private contracts, managing our key client group including a large blue-collar workforce.
What you'll do Provide advisory support and coaching to managers to manage employee relations and industrial relations matters. Work closely with HR Business partners, functional HR teams and other teams to gather project requirements and coordinate project activities. Identify and engage key stakeholders, establish effective communication channels and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project & annual cycles. Ensure equitable and consistent employee relations in line with legislative requirements by supporting line managers to embrace best practice HRM techniques. Conduct and manage all engagement with employees and associated unions in line with Downer policies and values. What you'll bring Tertiary Qualification in HR, Business Management, or a related discipline (desirable). Experience in high volume and/or blue-collar environment. Strong HR/IR generalist experience, with knowledge of HR principles, practices & regulations. Knowledge of Fair Work Act, relevant awards, enterprise agreements. Experience coaching and supporting managers through HR processes. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate at all levels. More than anything, you'll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.
Why work for us? Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. You'll find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:
Training and development to support your career. Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business. Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts. An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more. This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now. 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.
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