Human Resources Business Partner

Join an exciting team who together, are building something remarkable

A role with impact, purpose and huge opportunity

Gain access to Downer career development, financial, health and lifestyle benefits

A real endeavour, achieved with you

As Australia’s multi-disciplinary advisory and business partner of choice for clients in defence, government and infrastructure, we deliver complex things that matter. It’s not always an easy task, but anything worthwhile seldom is. Great things are rarely accomplished alone. We’re building something remarkable. Now we just need you.

A real endeavour, shaped by you

The purpose of the HR Business Partner is to work closely with business leaders and line managers to build their people capability, plan and manage talent and develop solutions that achieve shared organisational objectives. The HR Business Partner is responsible for the provision of advice and support to the business across all facets of the Employee Life Cycle, from recruitment, on-boarding, remuneration & benefits, performance management, training & development, IR/ER issue management through to separation and off-boarding.

We’re proud of all we’ve achieved so far but there’s much more to do. And your role, as a Human Resource Advisor will be critical in helping us to build a better, stronger, more agile DPS. 

To succeed in this endeavour, you will:

Partner with Senior Leaders within the business to support all facets of the Employee Life Cycle

Interpret HR Legislation and The Downer Standard and provide advice to the business

Support implementation of Annual HR Processes

Conduct Reporting and Analytics to support business outcomes

Perform HR Admin tasks to deliver end-to-end support to business

A real endeavour, driven by you

We’re looking for:

2 – 4 years’ work experience in a similar HR Generalist or similar role where you have demonstrated your ability to partner, advise, and influence senior stakeholders.

Undergraduate tertiary qualifications in HR or a related discipline (e.g., Business, Leadership, Management and/or Psychology) or a comparable level of work experience

More than anything, you’ll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a drive to provide administrative support for our projects and programs that build sovereign capability and deliver complex things that matter.

Why Downer Professional Services?

At DPS, you’ll find the opportunity to build something remarkable. Here are some of the reasons why our people love working here:

Work with purpose. You’ll deliver or enable critical defence projects and programs in Australia, for Australia. Your expertise will help build sovereign capability.

Great projects, influence and impact. You might join us for the projects, but we think you’ll stay for the impact you can have. With high project ownership, agile problem solving and accessible leaders, you can go further at DPS.

Your opportunity to build something remarkable. We’re proud of all we’ve achieved. But there’s much more to do. Together, we’re building a better, stronger, more agile DPS. From process and systems to culture and communications, we’re working hard to enable our teams to do their best work, whoever and wherever they are.

We encourage you to join us on our greatest endeavour. We’ll support and recognise your contribution, and you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

Veteran support initiatives and policies, including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave for veterans to remain connected as they transition out of active service

An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.

Ready to join us on our biggest endeavour?

Take your career to the next level. Apply for this position.

Downer Professional Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accordingly, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.