P&C Business Partner

**P&C Business Partner**
- ** Based in our Brisbane Corporate office or at one of our depots in Mackay, Sarina or Rockhampton.**:

- ** Progressive and sizeable business on growth trajectory, with various transformation initiative projects**:

- ** Strategic People & Culture Business Partner role**

**About us**

As Australia's largest private rail freight company, we are integral in keeping Australia's economy moving. With a rich history dating back to 1855 we are incredibly proud of our heritage and the essential role we continue to play in supporting Australia's supply chain. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials.

**About the Role**

We have a great opportunity to join a passionate, supportive and motivated People & Culture team, this position partners with our operational business, with key accountability for the support of a portfolio across multiple operational sites.

Accountable for a wide range of HR Generalist activities, the P&C Business Partner will play a vital role in partnering with and providing guidance to our business leaders and employees on a range of aspects including but not limited to grievances, investigations, performance management and development, employee relations, organisational capability, EA interpretation and workforce strategy.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Partnering, advising and coaching leaders across several sites, enabling leaders to be successful
- Support the negotiation of Enterprise Agreements
- Conduct investigations and provide recommendations to the business
- Provide day to day HR Generalist advice, supporting and coaching to our line managers through employment related matters
- Contribute to business success through the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures based on relevant industrial agreements and/or legislation and HR management practices.
- Partner with leaders through the employee lifecycle events and talent review cycles, including performance management, talent reviews, succession plans, career development planning, labour planning and diversity and inclusion.

**About You**
- Experience partnering with Operations in a blue-collar environment.
- A sound understanding of HR policy, employment law and employee relations; with demonstrated behaviours that are aligned with best practice and our values.
- Problem solving skills and collaborative team player with strong communication skills to implement positive change.
- A proactive and structured approach and is not afraid to get involved and contribute.
- A goal-oriented approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

This is an opportunity to play an active role in developing the frontline leaders, whilst at the same time gaining hands on experience to drive your career forward within a fast paced, leading business.

**The benefits**

We prioritise diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where every team member is valued and can bring their authentic selves to work. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to:

- Pursue growth and career development
- Access mentoring programs
- Enjoy paid parental leave up to 14 weeks (with superannuation) after just 6 months of service
- Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members
- Benefit from novated leasing and discounts on select health insurance, travel, retail brands, and more.

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work.

**Closing date**

Applications close on the 27th of July 2025

**Next steps**

Are you ready to be part of our future? Click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more

**Acknowledgement of Country**

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and rail. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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