Job Description

UGL are seeking an experienced and proactive People & Culture Business Partner to support a national portfolio of Operations & Maintenance Defence contracts across Australia Based In either Brisbane or Melbourne, Reporting to the P&C; Lead, this role partners with Contract Managers and operational leaders to deliver both strategic and operational people solutions across a geographically dispersed workforce. You will play a key role in supporting workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, organisational change, stakeholder engagement, and talent initiatives. Regular travel to operational sites across Australia will be required

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About the Role

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As a trusted People & Culture partner, you will work closely with leaders to align people strategies with operational objectives, build leadership capability, and support a high-performing and engaged workforce.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Partner with Contract Managers and operational leaders to deliver people initiatives aligned to business objectives.
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- Provide expert advice and support across the employee lifecycle.
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- Coach leaders on performance management, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
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- Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, and conflict resolution
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- Build strong stakeholder relationships across multiple locations nationally
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- Support organisational change, workforce transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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- Provide guidance on employment legislation, policies,



and people practices.
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- Contribute to strategic people projects and organisational outcome
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About you?

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- Experience within Defence, Operations & Maintenance, Engineering, Infrastructure, Resources, or a similar operational environment
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- 5+ years' experience in a Human Resources or People & Culture Business Partner role.
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- Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
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- Experience managing employee relations and performance management matters.
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- Well-developed communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
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- Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and employee relations practices.
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- Degree qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent HR experience and skilled qualifications
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Why Join Us?

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- Flexible working arrangements.
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- Opportunity to support nationally significant Defence contracts.
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- National role with exposure to senior operational stakeholders.
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- Diverse role spanning business partnering, workforce planning, employee relations, and organisational initiatives.
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- Collaborative team environment focused on performance, safety, and continuous improvement.
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If you are a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders to solve business challenges and drive people outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

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Reference: 269069

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📌 People & Culture Business Partner (Victoria)
🏢 Ugl Pty
📍 Victoria