Job Description
Location: Brisbane based or Rostered | Job Type: Full-time Permanent
People & Culture Manager – Construction
About the Company
Our client is a well-established construction contractor delivering major construction projects across Australia.
With an already huge and ever growing pipeline of work we are seeking someone to lead the People & Culture function on this project.
The Role
Lead the People & Culture function across the project workforce
Partner with senior operational and project leaders to develop and implement workforce strategies
Provide expert advice on employee relations, industrial relations and workforce matters
Support workforce planning, recruitment, mobilisation and retention initiatives for construction operations
Drive leadership development, succession planning and workforce capability programs
Coach and support leaders on performance management, employee engagement and people-related matters
Ensure compliance with employment legislation, industrial instruments, company policies and regulatory requirements
Support diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and culture initiatives across the workforce
Contribute to organisational change, continuous improvement and workforce transformation programs
What We're Looking For




To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
Significant experience in a Senior Human Resources or People & Culture leadership role
Demonstrated employee relations and industrial relations expertise within operational environments
Experience supporting large-scale mining, resources, construction, infrastructure or project-based workforces
Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and operational stakeholders
Experience leading workforce mobilisation, talent management and organisational change initiatives
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and coaching skills
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business or a related discipline
What's On Offer
Our client offers:
Competitive salary package + super + project-related allowances / uplift
Long-term, full-time permanent employment
Strong pipeline of work secured with order book full for the next 4 years
Prospect to work on a landmark Queensland project
Supportive management team with genuine opportunities for career progression
Flights, accommodation and project-related travel provided where applicable

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