Innovative People Solutions Specialist

Business Partner for Organisational Growth

Empowering Talent Development.

At Powerlink, we foster a collaborative work environment that encourages growth and self-improvement. Our goal is to maintain a safe, reliable, and cost-effective transmission network while promoting employee well-being and development.

We believe in nurturing diverse skills and expertise to drive business success and organisational performance.

As a Business Partner for Organisational Growth, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our people strategies, driving change initiatives, and elevating performance across the organisation.

Your mission will be to provide expert guidance and support to senior leaders, helping them navigate complex organisational landscapes and develop innovative people solutions aligned with strategic vision.

By doing so, you will contribute to creating a thriving, inclusive workplace culture that inspires and empowers our employees to achieve their full potential.

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess exceptional HR expertise combined with outstanding interpersonal skills, enabling you to build meaningful relationships across diverse teams and deliver tailored solutions to meet business needs.

Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective people strategies, leading key initiatives in performance management, employee recognition, cultural enhancement, and workforce transformation.

You will also advise and influence senior leaders on workforce planning, change management, and organisational development, ensuring alignment with business priorities and driving continuous improvements.

If you are a driven and forward-thinking HR professional with a passion for innovation and growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Join us in shaping the future of Powerlink and contributing to the success of our organisation.

A career with us offers:

• Competitive Salary starting from $194,088 for a 40 hour work week

• Contract role – 12-month duration

• Opportunity to work alongside senior leaders and decision-makers to shape organisational performance and people capability

• Flexible & hybrid working options

• Career development opportunities

• Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business

• Other leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)

• Inclusive workplace facilities

• Health & wellbeing programs

• Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The Opportunity

As a Business Partner for Organisational Growth on a 12-month max-term contract, you will be instrumental in shaping people strategies that drive business success and organisational performance.

You will enable leaders to confidently manage change and cultivate a thriving, inclusive workplace culture.

You Will

• Lead key initiatives in performance management, employee recognition, cultural enhancement, and workforce transformation.

• Advise and influence senior leaders on workforce planning, change management, and organisational development.

• Mentor and guide leaders through complex people matters and strategic challenges.

• Provide guidance and support on a wide range of employee relations, performance, and conduct matters.

• Guide leaders through talent management, succession planning, and performance and goal setting.

• Integrate innovative people solutions by collaborating with expert teams across People and Culture.

• Foster a culture of inclusion, agility, and high performance across the organisation.

The People You'll Join

As part of the Corporate Services Division within the People and Culture (P&C) Group, you will join a passionate and supportive team committed to making a real difference in how we engage, develop, and empower our people.

Reporting to the Manager Employee Relations and Business Partners, you will collaborate with experienced professionals who champion positive change, drive inclusive workplace culture, and help leaders unlock their teams' full potential.

What You'll Bring

You will bring a strong foundation of HR expertise combined with significant practical experience and outstanding interpersonal skills, positioning you as a trusted advisor to business leaders.

You will confidently guide change initiatives, elevate performance, and champion talent development, shaping a workplace culture that inspires and empowers.

Navigating complex organisational landscapes with ease, you will build meaningful relationships across diverse teams to deliver innovative people solutions aligned with strategic vision.

Degree-level qualification in Human Resource Management or a related discipline

Find Your Possibility Today

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on the designated closing date.

Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.

Powerlink acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the skies, lands, and waters of Queensland and in particular, the lands on which we operate.

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