Title: HR Business Partner

Location:
Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000

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About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Veolia is a global leader in environmental solutions with over 170 years of experience, operating across 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide — including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. Through our Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, we're committed to protecting the environment and creating a more sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Veolia ANZ has a great opportunity to join a passionate and motivated HR team providing professional HR advice to one of our most important lines of business, Environmental Services. This is the largest business area and you will add real value to how it operates and thrives.

Based out of our Rocklea site, you'll partner closely with operational leaders across QLD. If you enjoy variety, getting out in the field and being close to the business, this could be the role for you.

What's on offer

A supportive team invested in your success

Flexibility in how you structure your day, including working from home when needed

Join at a pivotal moment to shape operational excellence and a strong, positive workplace culture for your client group.

What you'll be responsible for

Coaching and supporting managers through employee relations matters including conduct, capability, and grievance processes

Interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements across a complex, multi-EA environment — with a number of EA renegotiations on the horizon in 2026

Travelling regularly to operational sites across QLD to provide on-the-ground HR support

Partnering with leaders through a period of cultural change, helping to embed better people practices across the business





What you'll need to be successful

Previous experience in a generalist HR role within an industrial/blue collar environment (minimum 5 years)

Confidence coaching managers through difficult conversations and employee relations processes

A working knowledge of Enterprise Agreements and the ability to interpret industrial instruments

An open, adaptable mindset and the ability to connect with blue-collar workforces and operational leaders authentically

A current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly across QLD sites

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process.

Veolia conducts recruitment fairly, ethically and on merit. Candidates with personal or qualified ties to Veolia or any related third party are asked to disclose this at the time of application.

Discover more at anz.veolia.com/careers.

📌 HR Business Partner (Petrie Terrace)
🏢 Veolia Environmental Services
📍 Petrie Terrace