Title: HR Business Partner

Location:
Southbank, VIC, AU, 3006

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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 is excited to offer an outstanding opportunity to join our passionate and motivated HR team, delivering professional HR advice to one of our line of business: Industrial and Energy. As Veolia’s fastest-growing line of business, your expertise will make a real impact on how this area operates and thrives.

Based at our Southbank office, you’ll work closely with both the General Manager and operational leaders across VIC and SA as well as our National Refractory team. This is a hands-on, operational HR role where you’ll be actively involved in supporting teams working in heavy industry environments. If you enjoy a dynamic position that offers variety, the chance to get out in the field, and the opportunity to be deeply connected to the business, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What's on offer

A supportive team invested in your success

Flexibility in how you structure your day

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

Building strong, trusted relationships with leaders,



providing coaching and guidance on leadership effectiveness, team performance and employee engagement

Support the end to end process for EA negotiations in a multi-EA environment, with renegotiations ongoing in 2026

Use workforce data and HR systems to identify trends and drive continuous improvement

Support and Lead workforce planning activities, identifying current and future capability needs and building robust succession and talent pipelines

Travel to Regularly travel to operational sites in Victoria, and to South Australia as needed, to provide on-the-ground support

Provide expert advice and hands-on support for employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, and complex people issues

Contribute to broader HR projects to ensure continuous improvement

Ensuring consistent application of employment legislation, industrial instruments and internal policies to mitigate risk and ensure compliance

What you'll need to be successful

Proven experience in a generalist HR role within an industrial/blue collar environment

A confident and capable HR Business Partner with a practical, hands-on approach and the ability to deliver without over complicating solutions

Thrives in a fast paced environment with the ability to be agile





Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and apply a tailored approach according to the leadership style

Great working knowledge of HR principles and employment legislation

Proven ability to interpret and apply Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements

A current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly across Victorian site and travel to South Australia when required

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of advantages 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 professional 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 (Southbank)
🏢 Veolia Environmental Services
📍 Southbank