At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and influence the people strategy at a senior level in HR.
- Company: Respected Australian-owned business in civil construction and engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexibility, and opportunity for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with a focus on improvement and culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by partnering with executives and driving HR initiatives.
- Qualifications: 5-8+ years HR experience, especially in construction or engineering.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Our client is a highly respected Australian-owned business delivering innovative civil construction and engineering solutions across major infrastructure, urban development, and resources projects.
This newly created Senior HR Business Partner role offers the opportunity to shape and influence the organisation’s people strategy at a senior level. Reporting directly to the People & Culture Lead, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and executives, driving initiatives that strengthen engagement, build capability, and ensure compliance. With a direct report to support you, you’ll balance strategic projects with hands-on leadership in complex employee relations and industrial relations matters.
Based at the Gold Coast (Helensvale) HQ, with flexibility to work across offices and only one monthly site visit, this role provides scope to lead high-impact HR initiatives while partnering closely with the business. You’ll be the key contact for senior stakeholders on ER/IR, remuneration, leadership capability, and organisational development programs that drive performance and culture.
You’ll also:
- Lead investigations and resolve complex ER matters with discretion and authority.
- Provide expert IR advice, including award interpretation, EBAs, and Fair Work compliance.
- Drive strategic workforce planning, remuneration reviews, and compliance frameworks.
- Design and deliver leadership and capability programs to build a high-performing culture.
- Lead engagement, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives that strengthen retention and culture.
- Partner with senior managers and executives to embed best-practice HR solutions across the business.
- Contribute to recruitment strategies for critical roles and succession planning.
What you bring:
- Previous experience in construction, engineering, or heavy industry - essential.
- 5–8+ years’ HR experience, including strong exposure to complex ER and IR.
- Demonstrated capability partnering with senior leaders to deliver strategic HR outcomes.
- Strong understanding of industrial frameworks, EBAs, and award interpretation.
- Proven track record in project delivery, change management, and culture initiatives.
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Why you’ll love it:
- Make your mark in a newly created, senior-level role.
- Partner directly with executives and influence organisation-wide outcomes.
- Work in a collaborative, improvement-focused team.
- Competitive salary + super, with flexibility built into your week.
This role is perfect for you if…
You thrive on working at both a strategic and operational level, influencing leaders and guiding people outcomes that shape organisational success. You’re confident navigating complexity, driving initiatives, and building strong, trust-based relationships at every level.
Ready to make your mark? If you’re excited about shaping People & Culture in a growing industry leader, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your application today or reach out for a confidential discussion.
Senior People and Culture Advisor employer: Karan & Co
Karan and Co Executive Search is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Perth that fosters collaboration and innovation within the Defence infrastructure sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for senior leaders to shape major projects while working closely with a dedicated team and influential stakeholders. Our commitment to expanding infrastructure capabilities in Western Australia ensures that you will be part of meaningful and impactful initiatives.
