People & Culture Business Partner AU

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially savvy People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner to join our Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) team on a 13-month fixed-term parental leave cover.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with senior leaders and operational teams, providing both strategic and hands-on P&C support that drives performance, builds capability, and enhances employee experience across a diverse workforce.

The Role

As a trusted partner, you will work with General Managers and leadership teams to deliver impactful people solutions aligned to business priorities. You’ll play a key role in translating strategy into practical initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention, and organisational capability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing end-to-end P&C business partnering support across your portfolio
• Coaching and advising leaders on performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning
• Supporting the delivery of strategic P&C initiatives across capability, inclusion, and engagement
• Driving talent, attraction and retention strategies in collaboration with the recruitment team
• Leading and supporting change initiatives, including organisational design and restructures
• Building strong, influential relationships across the business to enable effective decision-making
• Ensuring compliance with policies, legislation, and best practice HR approaches

About You

You’re a proactive and solutions-focused P&C professional with a strong track record in business partnering within a complex, fast-paced environment.

You will bring:

• Experience in a HR/People & Culture Business Partner role
• Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver both strategic initiatives and operational outcomes
• A commercial mindset with the ability to navigate complex people challenges
• A passion for building capability and improving employee experience
• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business or a related discipline (preferred)

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:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, large-scale infrastructure business
• Work with a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Be part of a culture that values safety, integrity, and excellence in everything we do
• Proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women 
• The chance to make a meaningful impact while covering a key parental leave period

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.