Senior People Advisor (Cairns)

Senior People Advisor (Cairns)

12 Nov
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DT Infrastructure
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Cairns

12 Nov

DT Infrastructure

Cairns

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure,

we offer
a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow. We are seeking an experienced Senior People Advisor to join our team, supporting the delivery of Majors Creek Solar Power Station Project in North Queensland. Reporting to the HR/IR Manager, you will work closely with project leadership and operational teams to provide practical, commercially focused HR and Industrial Relations advice across the project lifecycle. This is a hands-on advisory role where you will play an important part in workforce planning, employee relations, industrial relations, performance management and people capability. You will build trusted relationships across the project, support a positive workplace culture and ensure people practices align with business objectives, relevant legislation and DTI policies. This opportunity is suited to candidates based in Townsville or the surrounding region, as well as Brisbane-based candidates willing to FIFO to Townsville on a 2:1 roster.

Key Responsibilities
Company description: DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure,

we offer
a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation,



collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

Job description
We are seeking an experienced Senior People Advisor to join our team, supporting the delivery of Majors Creek Solar Power Station Project in North Queensland. Reporting to the HR/IR Manager, you will work closely with project leadership and operational teams to provide practical, commercially focused HR and Industrial Relations advice across the project lifecycle. This is a hands-on advisory role where you will play an key part in workforce planning, employee relations, industrial relations, performance management and people capability. You will build trusted relationships across the project, support a positive workplace culture and ensure people practices align with business objectives, relevant legislation and DTI policies. This opportunity is suited to candidates based in Townsville or the surrounding region, as well as Brisbane-based candidates willing to FIFO to Townsville on a 2:1 roster.
- Provide trusted HR/IR advice and practical solutions to project leaders and operational teams across the full employee lifecycle.
- Support industrial relations strategy, including interpretation of industrial instruments, workplace agreements, legislation and managing employee relations matters.
- Partner with project management on workforce planning, resource deployment,



performance management and capability development.
- Manage and support workplace investigations, grievances, disciplinary matters, union engagement and subcontractor IR compliance.
- Maintain HR compliance, employee records, training matrices and reporting, while identifying opportunities to improve people processes and systems. Profile description:
- A degree in Human Resources, Business, Law or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrated experience in a hands‑on HR advisory role within construction, infrastructure, engineering or a similar industry.
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial instruments, workplace relations and HR practices.
- Proven ability to manage complex employee relations matters, conduct investigations and build effective stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent communication, problem‑solving and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaborate across a project team.

We offer
- Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
- Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
- Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is

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