General Manager People and Culture

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager of People & Culture - Corporate to be a trusted advisor and lead strategic people initiatives as part of a cultural and strategic transformation. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior People and Culture leader to join a high-performing People & Culture team, to champion the execution of our People Strategy, foster skilled and engaged teams, and drive a culture of high-performance, to make a significant impact on our business.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving the People & Culture strategy and initiatives as well as support the broader business transformation initiatives across Downer’s Group functions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping a compelling vision for people and culture, optimising workforce capabilities, and developing and executing robust People & Culture plans to support both current and future business goals. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will lead a dedicated team of P&C professionals to deliver change initiatives and to provide high quality advice, coaching and support that enhances organisational capability and supports business success.

**What You’ll Be Doing**:

- Strategically partner and collaborate with Group Executives and other Group Functional Leads across the organisation to develop and implement comprehensive People & Culture plans.
- Align people strategies with organisational objectives, focusing on talent attraction, onboarding, development, retention, organisational change, and building capabilities across the business.
- Ensure timely and consistent delivery of compliant and cost-effective P&C business partnering, HR/IR/ER advisory and recruitment to Group office functions.
- Oversee strategic recruitment efforts and provide expert HR advice, ensuring that people practices and frameworks are well-understood and effectively integrated into the business.
- Provide thought leadership, coaching and support to leaders to ensure the effective execution of people related activities.
- Promote initiatives that embed our unique organisational culture and enhance employee engagement.
- Manage the Group People & Culture team, fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration across Downer teams.
- Collaborate with the wider People & Culture leadership team across the organisation to ensure overall success and alignment with business goals.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- Tertiary Qualification in HR, Business Management, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience (10+ years) human resources experience preferably from a large complex organisation, servicing multiple lines of business or functions.
- Demonstrated experience leading HR business partnering and providing HR generalist services to executive level leaders and supporting the business through change in a multifaceted people environment.
- Experience working at a senior leadership level, both internally and with customers.
- Strong ER background with the ability to confidently support the business with organisational design and transformation activities.
- Proven experience in successfully leading, coaching and managing a People and Culture team within a Business Partnering model, with a focus on building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

**Why You’ll Love Working With Us**:

- Work with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders.
- Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:

- Professional development programs
- Access to professional memberships and industry networks
- Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs:

- Flexible work arrangements
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
- A range of Corporate Benefits, including:

- Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)
- Salary sacrifice superannuation