People & Capability Advisor

Join the Saunders International Team

• Position: People & Capability Advisor 
• Location: Charlestown, NSW 
• Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Who We Are

At Saunders International, we've been building Australia's future for over 70 years, from tank and bridge engineering to terminal expansions, infrastructure upgrades, and automation solutions. We're an ASX-listed, proudly Australian company, delivering engineering excellence across the energy, defence, infrastructure, and resource sectors.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Thanks to our continued growth, we're looking for an experienced and people-focused Advisor to join our OneTeam at our Newcastle office.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be the go-to person for all things People & Capability, helping us attract, support, and empower great talent. In this role, you'll:

• Manage the employee lifecycle – from advertising and screening candidates to onboarding new hires.
• Keep operations running smoothly by maintaining records, updating databases, and ensuring payroll accuracy.
• Support and advise leaders on recruitment, performance, training, wellbeing initiatives, and workplace relations.
• Be a trusted point of contact for employees, providing guidance on policies, leave, and employment terms.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism when working with employee information.
• Stay up to date with HR best practices and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

About You

We're looking for someone who's not just qualified, but passionate about people. You'll bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (or be working towards one), or proven HR experience.
• At least 3 years of experience providing HR advice and support, including recruitment.
• A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for improving the employee experience.
• An understanding of Australian labour laws.
• Strong computer and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A commitment to ethics, integrity, and discretion.

What's in it for you

At Saunders, we don't just build projects, we build careers. You'll be part of a supportive, innovative, and safety-first culture that truly lives its values: OneTeam, Zero Harm, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect. We offer:

• Competitive salary and exposure to major industry projects
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Paid parental leave and wellbeing days
• Cost of Living Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities to grow, learn, and make an impact

Ready to Build Your Future With Us?

If this sounds like your next great move, click "Apply" and upload your resume today.

To join the Saunders team, you'll need: 

Full working rights in Australia 

Contactable references 

A clear criminal record check 

To complete a pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening)

We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application. Unfortunately, because of the volume of applications we receive, we aren't able to respond to every applicant.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. We encourage applications from people of all ages, individuals with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, ADF veterans, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and other culturally diverse

backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive workplace. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.

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