People and Culture Advisor

Are you a proactive HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment? Join Downer as a People & Culture Advisor and play a key role in delivering impactful people strategies across our Transport & Infrastructure business.

Reporting to the PC Operations Manager - AU, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees , providing high-quality People & Culture support across a broad range of operational matters. This role focuses on delivering practical advice on pay and industrial enterprise agreements, terms and conditions of employment, grievances and investigations, performance management, fitness for work, injury management support, compliance, and policy interpretation.

This is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time opportunity supporting a broad portfolio of P&C advisory and program delivery responsibilities within the team.

Key responsibilities

Provide advice on pay matters, industrial instruments, and enterprise agreements, including interpretation and application in the workplace.

Manage grievances, workplace concerns, and investigations with a fair, practical, and policy-aligned approach.

Provide guidance and support on performance management processes and related employee matters.

Coordinate fitness for work and injury management support in partnership with leaders and relevant stakeholders.

Administer employee recognition initiatives, including service awards and related programs.

Prepare and maintain reporting requirements to support business and P&C operational needs.

Contribute to P&C compliance activities, including enterprise agreement analysis and employment legislation interpretation.

Provide advice on Downer policies and procedures to support consistent and compliant people practices.

What you’ll bring

Experience in a P&C/HR advisory role with exposure to employee relations, industrial interpretation, and workplace compliance.

Foundational knowledge of enterprise agreements, employment legislation, and the practical application of policies and procedures.

Demonstrated capability in managing grievances, investigations, performance matters, and terms and conditions queries.

Experience supporting reporting, program coordination, and operational P&C activities with strong attention to detail.

Ability to build trusted relationships and provide clear, practical advice to leaders and employees.

Qualification in HR or a related discipline is preferred, with relevant experience in a complex or operationally focused environment.

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:

Enjoy career development opportunities, including leadership programs like Thrive and Own Career.

Be part of a culture that values safety, integrity, and excellence in everything we do.

A values-driven organisation with genuine RAP commitments.

Proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Flexible work arrangements - based in any major Australian capital city.

To apply for this great opportunity, please click on "Apply" and submit your application. We cannot accept applications via email but for more information, please contact:

Alicia Jacobson – Talent and Sourcing Business Partner

E: Alicia.Jacobson@downergroup.com

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.