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 robust, influential relationships across the business to enable effective decision-making
Ensuring compliance with policies, legislation, and best practice HR approaches
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'll 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)
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 team-oriented, 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
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.
At Downer we plan, create and sustain.
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.
Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
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📌 People & Culture Business Partner Au (New South Wales)
🏢 Downer
📍 New South Wales