Seymour Whyte Constructions – Eight Mile Plains QLD

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys supporting employees throughout their career journey, enhancing the employee experience and would like to contribute to strategic people initiatives that make a real difference?

We're looking for an experienced

HR Advisor

to join our Corporate People & Culture team based at our Eight Mile Plains office. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on HR generalist who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is looking to broaden their exposure to strategic HR programs while continuing to provide high‑quality operational support.

About the Role Reporting to the National HR Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting leaders and employees across the business, providing trusted HR advice and delivering practical people solutions that enhance employee experience and engagement. No two days are the same, with opportunities to support the employee lifecycle, and contribute to strategic initiatives including gender equity, wellbeing, capability development and people systems evolution.

Key Responsibilities

Guide employees and leaders through the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to departure

Provide advice on employment legislation, industrial relations matters, policies and workplace practices

Manage a broad range of employee relations matters

Support the ongoing evolution of our HR systems

Contribute to strategic HR programs, including our Gender Equity Strategy and Health & Wellbeing Strategy

Assist with capability and development initiatives that support business performance

About You

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline preferred





Approximately 5+ years' experience in a relevant HR generalist position

Experience working in civil engineering, construction or heavy industry preferred

Demonstrated experience supporting managers across the full employee lifecycle

Strong knowledge of employment legislation, including the National Employment Standards (NES)

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across a diverse workforce

Experience supporting recruitment, workforce planning, and broader people initiatives

Experience working with HR systems such as PageUp, UKG (Workforce Ready HR), Culture Amp, or similar platforms

Confident across Microsoft Office suite

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

Experience supporting organisational change initiatives will be highly regarded

A current driver's licence

Salary continuance insurance support

Competitive remuneration with regular market reviews to ensure fair and equitable pay

Generous bonus programs that recognise strong performance and business outcomes

An employee share program, offering the opportunity to invest in the long‑term success of the business

Workplace banking benefits and financial wellbeing support to help manage your finances with confidence





Purchased leave options, allowing you to increase your annual leave when life demands greater flexibility

Travel benefits through preferred suppliers, including accommodation and car hire savings

Lifestyle, fitness and wellness offers that support a healthy balance inside and outside of work

Health and wellbeing support, including confidential access to professional counselling services

Leadership development programs designed to build capability at every career stage

Employee recognition and awards programs that acknowledge individual and team contributions

Why Seymour Whyte? At Seymour Whyte, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our People & Culture team, you'll have the opportunity to influence both day‑to‑day people outcomes and longer‑term strategic initiatives that shape our employee experience.

You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and you’ll gain exposure to a diverse range of HR activities across a growing national business.

If you’re looking for a role that combines operational HR with opportunities to contribute to meaningful people strategies and business improvement initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world‑class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Chance Employer, and w

📌 HR Advisor (Brisbane)
🏢 Seymour Whyte Constructions
📍 Brisbane