Job Description
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Road and Civil Surveys is a specialist surveying consultancy delivering services across road, rail, energy, and civil infrastructure projects nationally.
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We have offices in Brisbane and Sydney with project staff working across QLD, VIC and NSW. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a People & Culture Lead based out of our Gregory Hills office to own the P&C; function and support our operations.
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This is a new role. You won't inherit a department — you'll help shape it. It suits someone who's comfortable working autonomously, values a direct relationship with senior leadership, and understands the realities of a field-based workforce, both metro and FIFO/DIDO roles.
The Role n
Leading recruitment end-to-end — sourcing, screening, interviewing, and securing the right people for the business
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Owning onboarding and offboarding — making sure new starters are set up properly and exits are handled well
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Managing employment contracts, entitlements, and award compliance across QLD, VIC & NSW
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Staying across relevant employment legislation, Fair Work obligations, and WHS requirements — particularly for a field-based workforce operating on live infrastructure and construction sites
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Building and maintaining fit-for-purpose HR policies, procedures, and documentation
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Supporting leaders with performance management, team development, and difficult conversations
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Payroll coordination and leave management through Employment Hero
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Tracking licensing, certifications,



and professional development requirements
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Employee engagement and retention — keeping good people in a competitive market
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Trusted advisory to the leadership team on all people-related matters and risk
What You'll Need n
5+ years' HR experience across the full employee lifecycle at various levels.
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Strong recruitment capability — you know how to find good people, not just post ads.
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Solid working knowledge of employment legislation, Fair Work, modern awards, and WHS requirements — particularly across QLD and NSW.
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Background in construction, infrastructure, engineering, or a similar field-based industry.
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Experience with Employment Hero or similar HRIS / payroll platforms.
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Confidence operating as a standalone P&C; function — admin through to strategy.
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Pragmatic approach, robust communication, and the ability to work with people at every level.
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Understanding that a survey crew in the field has different needs to an office team.
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Experience setting up P&C; systems and frameworks in a growing SME
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Cert IV or degree in HR, Business, or related discipline
What We Offer n
Gregory Hills office
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Autonomy to build the function and make it your own
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Direct access to the leadership team - no layers
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Phone and laptop provided
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A business that invests in capability, not just headcount
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Eligibility: Full Australian working rights required
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Learn more about Road and Civil Surveys at
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📌 People & Culture Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 Road & Civil Surveys
📍 New South Wales