Kinetic is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide coaching and guidance to people leaders across the CQ/SA/NT business unit.
This hands‐on advisory role supports the effective resolution of employee relations matters across a large, operational and unionised workforce, while building leader capability and ensuring values‐aligned outcomes.
The Business Partner will also drive and support a strategic contribution to business issues, talent, capability, and engagement.
About the role
Provide guidance to regional leaders and employees on a wide range of matters, from day-to-day issues through to complex and sensitive cases
Enable leaders to manage performance, disciplinary, grievance and misconduct matters, ensuring fair, timely and legally compliant outcomes
Lead complex workplace investigations, applying sound judgement and best practice investigation principles
Build leader capability through coaching, training and practical tools aligned to the Kinetic Way
Analyse workforce trends and data to provide insights and recommendations to improve outcomes
Ensure ongoing compliance with workplace legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
Build strong working relationships with unions and employee representatives to support effective consultation and dispute resolution
Actively contribute to a positive workplace culture aligned with Kinetic's values and commitment to safety, wellbeing and inclusion
Deliver cyclical people activities to drive high levels of employee performance, engagement, diversity and retention
About you
Pragmatic,



commercially minded HR professional with a solid ER/IR focus accustomed to operating in a complex or unionised environment
Proven track record in advising leaders to manage employee relations matters including disciplinary, performance and grievance processes
Deep working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, modern awards and enterprise agreements
Skilled in building leader capability through coaching, guidance and practical tools which drive consistent outcomes, balancing commerciality and risk
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in either Human Resources, Employment Law, Business, Organisational Psychology or a related field
About us:
Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand's largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport.
We deliver these services through our team of over **** people and fleet of over **** buses.
As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people, and our environment, we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.
Kineticis proud to be anEqual Opportunity Employerand reflect the community we serve.
We invite all suitably qualified persons of all sexualities, genders and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, to apply.
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📌 Hr Business Partner (North Mackay)
🏢 Kinetic
📍 North Mackay