People & Culture Advisor - Act

5 months ago


Canberra, Australia Downer Group Full time

As a national Road Infrastructure business, we are committed to being at the forefront in innovation and integrity to support and empower both our team and our community. We strive for quality and embrace the challenge to deliver a safe and sustainable road network for our rapidly growing population.

An opportunity has become available to join our People & Culture team in a key role as People & Culture Advisor. In this diverse role you will understand how employees make a difference to an organisation, including the effects that employment, engagement, retention, development, and industrial legislation to achieving operational objectives. This role will report to the People & Culture Business Partner and is located in Hume, ACT.

**What you’ll bring**
- Qualifications in Human Resources along with previous experience in Construction, Manufacturing or Heavy Industrial sectors (desirable)
- Exposure and understanding in the areas of Workforce Relations/IR legislation, Performance Management and Succession Planning
- Experienced in managing and supporting the delivery of HR strategies, policies and procedures
- Ability to proactively build strong relationships with key stakeholders with a true understanding of the client requirements.
- High level organisational skills including the proven capacity to work under pressure, independently and as part of a team, using initiative and sound judgement to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities

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:

- Health & Wellbeing; discounted BUPA Health Insurance, company health programs, EAP
- Financial; discounts and offers at HSBC, CBA & Qudos Bank, novated leasing, salary sacrificing
- Lifestyle; discounts with Shell petrol, car rentals, shopping (such as The Good Guys & Wattyl Paint)
- Technology; discounts with Samsung, Dell and Microsoft
- Job security with an iconic Australian business

Alicia Jacobson - Talent and Sourcing Business Partner
**P**:0477 366 892



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