HR Partner

1 day ago

Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia Urban Utilities Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

HR Partner (Employee Relations) 12-Month Contract | Early 2026 Start

Shape meaningful outcomes for people, performance, and purpose.

At Urban Utilities, we're passionate about more than water – we're committed to the people and communities who rely on it every day. Our purpose drives us to deliver exceptional service and a sustainable future for generations to come.

We're looking for a HR Partner to join our People Services team on a 12-month contract commencing in early 2026. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the complexity and impact of employee relations, performance management, and case work, rather than general HR administration.

The Opportunity

As a HR Partner, you'll provide trusted, practical advice to leaders across Urban Utilities, helping them navigate workplace issues with confidence and care. You'll manage employee relations cases, guide investigations, and play a hands-on role in shaping fair and consistent people outcomes.

You'll join a collaborative, experienced HR team that values professional expertise, open communication, and doing meaningful work that genuinely supports our people.

What You'll Do

  • Manage and resolve complex people matters including performance, conduct and workplace investigations.
  • Provide expert advice on disciplinary processes, performance management and medical incapacity.
  • Partner with leaders to assess people risks and support timely, fair and compliant outcomes.
  • Contribute to HR projects that improve governance, process and capability.
  • Analyse HR data to identify trends and support evidence-based decision making.
  • Develop leader capability through advice, coaching and toolkits.
  • Support and mentor HR Coordinators on escalated case and policy matters.

About You

You're a confident, pragmatic HR professional with a solid grounding in employee relations and case management. You bring professional judgement, empathy and the ability to balance compliance with care.

You'll also bring:

  • Strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act and enterprise agreements.
  • Experience advising on employee entitlements, workplace investigations, and disciplinary processes.
  • The ability to build credibility and trust through timely, informed and practical advice.
  • A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for continuous improvement.

Why Urban Utilities?

At Urban Utilities, we care – about our people, our customers, our communities and our environment. We provide world-class water and wastewater services to Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset and the Scenic Rim, and we're passionate about shaping a sustainable future.

Here, you'll find meaningful work, supportive colleagues and flexibility to balance life and career. Our benefits include:

  • 9-day fortnights and flexible work options.
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave and 15 days personal leave.
  • Generous salary packaging and corporate discounts.
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
  • Recognition as an endorsed employer for women by WORK180.

How to Apply

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