Are you a relationship-driven HR professional who enjoys employee relations and a genuine mix of BAU and project work?

Cement Australia is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People and Capability team as a trusted advisor, working predominantly with our Operations division. Reporting to the HR Manager - Business Partnering, you will work closely with experienced senior leaders and their teams across our sites nationally, supporting a diverse workforce of salaried and enterprise agreement covered employees.

You will have genuine ability to lead change initiatives that make a difference to employees with an experienced People and Capability team alongside you. You will be based at our corporate head office in Darra (check Google Maps - it may be closer than you think), with the opportunity to work from home one day per week.

In this role you will:

- Deliver pragmatic, commercially focused HR advice and coaching that helps leaders manage workforce risk, performance and capability.
- Manage day to day employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary action, complex investigations and terminations, through to resolution.
- Respond to your leaders as valued customers, moving at pace to keep matters progressing and resolved.
- Coach Leaders and build people capability through targeted training and facilitation.
- Lead organisation design and structure reviews, including role evaluations, scope and alignment, and business cases.
- Partner with HR Managers on strategic initiatives including succession planning, change initiatives and HR projects, and contribute to HR governance and the wider HR calendar.

What You’ll Bring

- Demonstrated generalist HR experience, including hands‑on employee relations, investigations and complex case management.
- A proven ability to partner with senior leaders and deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice aligned to business priorities.
- A responsive, customer‑focused approach, with the ability to move at pace and see matters through to resolution.
- Well‑developed communication, influencing and collaboration skills at all levels.
- Sound judgement, strong organisation and action‑oriented,



with the ability to manage competing priorities without losing attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel to site as required, approximately five to six times per year.

Also valued: a bachelor's degree in HR or a related discipline, experience in an operational industry such as manufacturing, mining or distribution, and current knowledge of HR best practice.

Why Join Cement Australia?

- Be Yourself: Be your authentic self in a diverse and dedicated workplace where we focus on achieving great results together.
- Paid Parental Leave: We offer leave options (12 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 1 week paid partner leave) to support your family life, ensuring you can cherish special moments with your loved ones.
- Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with sgfleet, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
- Discounted Products: Renovating? DIY’er? Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
- Health & Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance (Medibank), and access to our EAP program

Who We Are

Cement Australia has been at the heart of the nation’s infrastructure for decades, proudly standing as Australia’s leading supplier of cementitious products and services.

With our operations now extending across all states and territories - including expanded manufacturing and distribution capabilities in Western Australia - our national footprint continues to strengthen to support Australia’s growing construction and infrastructure needs.

But we’re more than just cement. Our diverse operations include heavy industrial manufacturing, coal and limestone mining, bulk transport distribution, rail and shipping logistics,



and cutting-edge waste management through Geocycle, where we turn challenges into sustainable solutions.

At Cement Australia, we believe in empowering our people with the tools, support, and opportunities to make a real impact. Join a collaborative team that values work-life balance and thrives on innovation. Together, we’re building a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future, driven by a shared commitment to excellence and our core values.

What Else You Need to Know

- References, a pre-employment medical and background check are part of the recruitment process.
- Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from Australian residents with valid working rights.

Cement Australia has been at the heart of the nation’s infrastructure for decades, proudly standing as Australia’s leading supplier of cementitious products and services.

But we’re more than just cement. Our diverse operations include heavy industrial manufacturing, coal and limestone mining, bulk transport distribution, rail and shipping logistics, and innovative waste management through Geocyle, where we turn challenges into sustainable solutions.

We believe in empowering our people with the tools, support, and opportunities to make a real impact. Together, we’re building a safer, healthier and more sustainable future - driven by a shared commitment to excellence and our core values.

Cement Australia has been at the heart of the nation’s infrastructure for decades, proudly standing as Australia’s leading supplier of cementitious products and services.

But we’re more than just cement. Our diverse operations include heavy industrial manufacturing, coal and limestone mining, bulk transport distribution, rail and shipping logistics, and innovative waste management through Geocyle, where we turn challenges into sustainable solutions.

We believe in empowering our people with the tools, support, and opportunities to make a real impact. Together, we’re building a safer, healthier and more sustainable future - driven by a shared commitment to excellence and our core values.

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📌 HR Business Partner (Queensland)
🏢 Cement Australia Pty
📍 Queensland