At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Are you a commercially minded People and Culture leader who combines strategic business partnering with strong expertise in reward, workforce insights and operational delivery?

Downer is seeking a Head of P&C; Functional Partnering and Enablement to join the Transport and Infrastructure People and Culture Leadership Team. Reporting to the EGM People & Culture, this senior role will lead functional partnering, and the delivery of key people processes across Australia and Current Zealand.

The opportunity

You will provide senior P&C; partnership to our Health & Safety, Commercial and Risk, Finance and Performance, and People & Culture functions. Working closely with executive and senior leaders, you will develop practical people strategies that support business priorities, strengthen capability and improve workforce outcomes.

The role also leads remuneration and reward approaches, workforce reporting and analytics, people data governance, position management and P&C; enablement activities. You will bring together P&C; leaders, People Services, Group functions and operational stakeholders to deliver accurate, consistent and effective people solutions.

Please note: This role can be based in Australia or New Zealand.

What you'll be responsible for

- Leading strategic P&C; partnering across key Transport and Infrastructure functions.
- Developing and delivering functional people strategies and workforce priorities.
- Providing trusted, commercially focused advice on organisational design, capability,



talent, performance and change.
- Leading remuneration, incentive, salary and wage review processes within approved frameworks.
- Overseeing position evaluation, job grading, benchmarking and position management.
- Leading workforce reporting, executive dashboards, people analytics and data governance.
- Coordinating cyclical people processes, including performance, remuneration, engagement and recognition activities.
- Simplifying, standardising and improving P&C; processes, systems, tools and controls.
- Leading assigned P&C; projects, technology implementations and change initiatives.
- Coaching and developing team members while creating an inclusive, accountable and collaborative culture.
- Representing Transport and Infrastructure priorities in relevant Group forums.

About you You are an experienced P&C; leader who can operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels. You bring strong commercial judgement, disciplined execution and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across a large and complex organisation.

Ideally, you will bring:

- Senior P&C; business partnering experience in a large, complex and multidisciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated experience developing people strategies and influencing executive stakeholders.
- Strong expertise in remuneration, incentive programmes, position evaluation and job architecture.




- Experience leading workforce reporting, analytics, data governance and data quality practices.
- A track record of leading cyclical people processes, service delivery and continuous improvement.
- Experience leading teams and building capability, accountability and delivery performance.
- Strong project governance, technology implementation and organisational change experience.
- Excellent communication, coaching, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability, with strong Microsoft Excel skills and preferably Power BI experience.
- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent senior-level experience.

Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:
- Proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women.
- Enjoy career development opportunities, including leadership programs like Thrive and Own Career.
- Be part of an industry-leading company committed to safety, innovation and operational excellence.
- Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals and entertainment options.

To join the Downer team please "apply now". We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted. 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.

📌 Head of P&C Functional Partnering and Enablement (Sydney)
🏢 Downer
📍 Sydney