People & Culture Manager – Project

People & Culture Manager – Construction

Location: Brisbane based or Rostered | Job Type: Full-time Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a well-established construction contractor delivering major construction projects across Australia. With an already huge and ever growing pipeline of work we are seeking someone to lead the People & Culture function on this project.

The Role

• Lead the People & Culture function across the project workforce
• Partner with senior operational and project leaders to develop and implement workforce strategies
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, industrial relations and workforce matters
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, mobilisation and retention initiatives for construction operations
• Drive leadership development, succession planning and workforce capability programs
• Coach and support leaders on performance management, employee engagement and people-related matters
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, industrial instruments, company policies and regulatory requirements
• Support diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and culture initiatives across the workforce
• Contribute to organisational change, continuous improvement and workforce transformation programs

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Significant experience in a Senior Human Resources or People & Culture leadership role
• Demonstrated employee relations and industrial relations expertise within operational environments
• Experience supporting large-scale mining, resources, construction, infrastructure or project-based workforces
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and operational stakeholders
• Experience leading workforce mobilisation, talent management and organisational change initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and coaching skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business or a related discipline

What’s On Offer

Our client offers:

• Competitive salary package + super + project-related allowances / uplift
• Long-term, full-time permanent employment
• Strong pipeline of work secured with order book full for the next 4 years
• Opportunity to work on a landmark Queensland project
• Supportive management team with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Flights, accommodation and project-related travel provided where applicable

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Calum – 0483 902 857 or email your updated resume to calum.lindsay@zenithsearch.com

Alternatively, click Apply Now, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your fit for the role.

Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted for further discussion.

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