Senior People

Service Stream's Utilities division is actively seeking a dynamic Senior People & Experience Business Partner to join our expanding team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our Utilities portfolio by providing leadership, professional expertise, and guidance in the development and support of key HR programs, processes, and procedures aligned with our company's Vision, Purpose, and Values. A strong understanding of Employee Relations and Industrial Relations is essential.

Nature of position: Permanent, Full Time

Location:  Melbourne, Vic

Reporting Line: General Manager, People & Experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and advice related to all people matters
• Contribute to the Business Unit strategic plan, taking ownership for the implementation of key people initiatives.
• Ensure business unit compliance to all legislative requirements, company policies and commitments via Human Resources policies, legislative requirements and relevant Awards or Enterprise Agreements.
• Contribute to tender submissions to ensure operational objectives are achieved through mobilisation plans, systems and compliance with relevant industrial instruments
• Utilise people data to help drive improvements and changes to business unit work practices
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of people processes and delivery across Service Stream
• Provision of Human Resources advice and support to the business unit Managers
• Facilitate coachingh to leaders on change and performance management
• Deliver facilitated training initiatives as part of program implementation
• Manage industrial matters including EBA negotiations and disputes and Fair Work claims to minimise cost and reputation exposure
• Provide guidance and support to the business unit in relation to management of ER and IR cases, including preventative actions and key learnings
• Provide advice and support to managers on remuneration and benefits
• Provide leadership support to the business unit(s)
• Be an active contributor within the BU management team and the HR team
• Facilitate organisational development, career development and succession planning across the business unit
• Contribute towards key delivery projects and processes as assigned across Service Stream

About you:

• A minimum of 10 years generalist HR and Employee Relations experience is essential for this position.
• Experience in ER/IR matters, EBA interpretation and negotiation.
• Experience in coachinga and partnering with senior managers.
• A thorough understanding of industry practice in terms of sourcing strategies, recruitment, promotion, skills development, conditions of employment and HR policies.
• Experience identifying needs and developing people leader capability.
• High level organisation and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines for each project that is assigned.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation.
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Possess communication skills of the highest level in order to positively influence customers, clients, management and staff.

About Us:

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. Specialising in designing, constructing, and maintaining new and existing networks, we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our blue-chip client base. Committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, Service Stream actively promotes the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and other diverse groups. As a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment, we also value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners, strongly considering veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.