The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition Business Partner to join our Energy & Utilities People and Culture team based in Brisbane.
This role is ideal for a recruitment professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys partnering with leaders to attract and hire skilled blue collar talent across major infrastructure, utilities, maintenance and project work throughout Australia and Recent Zealand.
As a trusted recruitment partner, you will manage end to end recruitment activities across a diverse portfolio of operational and field based roles.
You will work closely with hiring leaders to develop sourcing strategies, build talent pipelines and deliver exceptional candidate experiences while ensuring compliance and quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing end to end recruitment across blue collar and operational positions
Partnering with hiring leaders to understand workforce requirements and recruitment priorities
Developing proactive sourcing strategies to attract skilled talent in competitive markets
Building and maintaining talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs
Managing candidate engagement and communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle
Utilising recruitment systems, data and market insights to drive informed hiring decisions
Ensuring recruitment activities align with organisational and legislative requirements
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and best practice recruitment processes
What We Are Looking For
To be successful in this role you will bring:
Previous experience in blue collar, trades, industrial, utilities, construction, resources or infrastructure recruitment
Demonstrated success managing end to end recruitment in a high volume environment
Strong stakeholder management and relationship building capability
Excellent communication and influencing skills




Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes
Experience using recruitment systems and sourcing tools
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
What We Offer
At Downer, we value our people and provide opportunities for growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment.
You can expect:
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Access to professional development and career growth opportunities
Exposure to major infrastructure and utilities projects across Australia and New Zealand
A collaborative and high performing national Talent Acquisition team
Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce outcomes across critical industries
About Energy & Utilities
Our Energy & Utilities business delivers essential services that enable communities to thrive.
We provide end to end solutions across industrial and power generation, network services, power projects, telecommunications and metering, water and mineral technologies.
The ANZ Resourcing and Talent Acquisition team supports recruitment across all Energy & Utilities business lines and partners closely with operational leaders to deliver workforce solutions that align with strategic objectives, compliance requirements and operational demands.
Diversity and Inclusion
Downer is an equal opportunity employer.
We actively support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, culturally diverse candidates, veterans, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with disability.
We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and where everyone feels valued, respected and able to reach their full potential.
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📌 Talent Acquisition Business Partner (Brisbane)
🏢 First Nations Jobs
📍 Brisbane