Description
The Opportunity
We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced People & Culture Manager to take a senior leadership role supporting Downer's Major Projects.
As the People & Culture Manager on the project, you will partner closely with the Project Director and Senior Leadership Team to shape and deliver the project's people strategy across workforce planning, industrial relations, organisational capability, culture, mobilisation and demobilisation.
You will also lead the project People & Culture team and provide strategic advice and governance across complex workforce and people matters.
This is an chance to play a key role within a major infrastructure project, influencing workforce outcomes and building the capability, culture and people frameworks required to support successful project delivery.
What we are looking for
You will be an experienced senior People & Culture leader who is comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced and highly unionised construction or infrastructure environments
10+ years' senior HR/IR experience within a large, multi-site construction or infrastructure environment
Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing a People & Culture team
Strong experience partnering with senior project or business leaders in complex, high-risk delivery environments
Experience establishing or leading P&C; delivery across major project mobilisation, workforce growth, transition and/or demobilisation
Strong industrial and employee relations expertise, including enterprise agreement interpretation, consultation, dispute resolution and workplace investigations




Proven experience working effectively within unionised environments and managing senior stakeholder relationships
Experience across workforce planning, labour forecasting, organisational design, workforce cost analysis, governance and reporting
A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Management, Industrial Relations or a related field
What we offer
Flexible working environment
Chance for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team
Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits
Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
Work for a major ASX-listed company
About Energy & Utilities...
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to apply
Click "Apply" to start your application.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties.
Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.

📌 People & Culture Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Downer
📍 New South Wales