PC Business Partner – Highly Unionised Workforce
About the role
Join UGL’s Fuels Energy East team as a PC Business Partner in Southbank. This fast-paced role lets you coach and guide managers on effective people management, building strong relationships, and managing employee performance with confidence.
This isn’t your typical corporate HR role – you’ll be at the heart of the action, working closely with a traditional workforce and handling diverse people matters. From mobilisations and demobilisations to massive decommissioning projects (like never-before-seen decom work), this is a chance to be part of something big. If you’re ready to stretch yourself, build a well-rounded career, and make a tangible impact, this is the role for you.
Why this role?
PC is recognised as an integral part of the business, giving you a seat at the table and the opportunity to influence real outcomes with responsive managers and a supportive GM.Manage the Victorian segment of UGL's FEE business, with a $300M turnover, supporting major clients to include Alcoa, Viva Energy, and the decommissioning of Esso's Bass Strait platforms, including CP1.You'll have plenty of variety and complexity with a busy workload and new projects constantly coming online, offering the chance to make the role your own.Be part of exciting, groundbreaking projects to include the decommissioning work in Bass Strait, a significant and first-of-its-kind challenge in Australia.While you’ll need the confidence to work independently, there’s always support when you need it.Key responsibilities
Supporting managers with tailored guidance, coaching, and best practices to handle performance, employee relations, and workforce scenarios.Oversee and assist with mobilisation, demobilisation, and project activities related to key workforce projects such as the unique decommissioning project in Bass Strait.Be visible and hands-on, building strong relationships with both the workforce and management.Traveling to project sites as required (1 night/month to Sale, day trips to Geelong).Actively participating in BAU operations while contributing to exciting new projects.What we offer
Enjoy hybrid work arrangements.Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.Complimentary salary continuance insurance.Discounted Medibank health insurance.Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.Access our OneRewards Discount Program.With new projects, strategic acquisitions, and a strong pipeline of work for the next 6 years, it’s an exciting time to join UGL’s FEE business.
About you
Experience in a similar role ideally within a heavy industry.Genuine interest in supporting and partnering with blue-collar workforce teams.Ability to confidently manage performance, advise managers on people strategies, and handle complex employee relations matters with sensitivity and tact.Willingness to travel once monthly (overnight to Sale) and on day trips (to Geelong).Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment where new projects and growth opportunities abound.About Us
UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire.
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