We currently have an opportunity for a People & Culture Delivery Partner. Join our People & Culture team and play a key role in driving business-aligned people programs, fostering a culture of safety and compliance, and empowering leaders with the tools and training needed to enhance employee engagement, development, and well-being. Reporting to the HR Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.
Please notes this is a 12 month contract.
What You’ll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:
Lead and manage People & Culture projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budget and quality standards Identify and engage key stakeholders, establish effective communication channels and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project & annual cycles Provide advisory support and coaching to managers to manage employee relations and industrial relations matters Support the execution of cyclical events such as performance, remuneration and talent cycles Contribute to the scoping, planning and delivery of business improvement projects and people engagement initiatives
What You’ll Bring
Tertiary Qualification in HR, Business Management, or a related discipline (desirable) Delivery of HR projects and annual cycle events Knowledge of Fair Work Act, relevant awards, enterprise agreements and other employment legislation Intermediate ability with Microsoft Office Suite, document preparation and HRIS/payroll, Learning Management and Recruitment Software Experience in facilitating training is desirable
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Why Downer?
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.
What It Means to Belong at Downer
We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
Training and development to support and diversify your career.
With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.