At Austral Construction, we’re Driven by people. Defined by delivery.

Our people are at the heart of our success. Guided by our values of Safety, People, Integrity and Excellence, we work together to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality civil and marine infrastructure across Australia.

With a proud history of delivering for clients across the infrastructure, resources and marine sectors, we offer our people the opportunity to take ownership, build their capability and contribute to projects that make a lasting impact.

Austral Construction is part of Keller Group plc, the world’s largest geotechnical specialist contractor, giving our people the backing of a global organisation while retaining the hands-on culture and delivery focus that defines Austral.

We are currently seeking a Senior HR Business Partner role to support our projects in a roving fly-in-fly-out position, working one week from the Perth office and one week from one of our multiple sites across Australia. Roster is expected to be 5:2,6:1 however flight times from site may require flexibility.

Responsibilities will include:

- Partner with the project leadership teams and senior leaders to develop and embed people strategies that support Austral's values and project goals

- Actively coach and work with Operations leaders on ER/IR Matters, performance management, counselling and discipline, grievances and terminations

- Advise on employment law, enterprise agreements, policy and people governance

- Manage complex employee and industrial relations issues, from investigations and misconduct through to workplace conflict and performance concerns, ensuring timely, fair and legally compliant outcomes

- Collaborate closely with client HR teams to deliver consistent and effective people solutions





- Partnering with Capability & Development to embed leadership, engagement and career development frameworks within Operations

Position requirements:

To be the successful candidate, you will need to possess the following qualifications, skills, and attributes:

- 5+ years’ HR experience in a senior generalist role

- Previous proven experience in Construction, Mining or Resources

- Solid working knowledge of HR best practices, with a sound understanding of current legislation, including; the Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards (NES), the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2011 and anti-discrimination legislation and the GBCO Award or other applicable Awards

- Solid understanding of employee relations and industrial relations as well as enterprise agreement/award interpretation and experience with unions and Right of Entry

- Hold a valid ‘C class' Drivers Licence

- Excellent judgement, discretion and the ability to build trust at every level

- Ideally, previous FIFO experience, particularly in remote locations

What’s on offer:

- Long term growth opportunities available,

- Variety of daily tasks,

- Be part of an engaged team and fun working environment

Successful candidates will be required to pass a full medical and complete inductions.

If this position sounds like the challenging & rewarding role that you have been seeking, please apply and attach a current CV detailing your suitability for the role.

All applicants will be reviewed for shortlisting. Should your application be shortlisted we will contact you.

Austral Construction is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+ and other diversity groups.

📌 Senior HRBP - Roving FIFO across multiple sites (Perth)
🏢 AUSTRAL CONSTRUCTION
📍 Perth