Our client is a leading player in the construction industry, recognised for delivering complex projects with a focus on innovation, quality, and safety. With operations spanning multiple states, they are known for fostering long-term partnerships and building workplaces that empower people. Their culture is collaborative, ambitious, and grounded in respect, making them a standout employer of choice in the industry.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Head of People & Culture to lead the organisation’s people strategy and ensure alignment with broader business objectives. Reporting directly to the executive team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future workforce, embedding cultural initiatives, and driving organisational performance. This role balances strategic leadership with operational oversight, offering the opportunity to make a real impact across every aspect of People & Culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the organisation’s people strategy, aligning initiatives with long-term business goals
- Oversee payroll, HR systems (Employment Hero), and compliance with payroll/taxation obligations
- Provide expert advice on employment law, modern awards, EBAs, and contracts
- Foster a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and safety while championing DEI initiatives
- Drive workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, and leadership development
- Manage employee and industrial relations, including grievances, performance, and risk management
- Coach and mentor managers to enhance leadership capability and build high-performing teams
- Partner with Finance, Training, and HSEQ to ensure compliance across HR, WHS, and onboarding
- Lead change management initiatives, including restructures, growth, and organisational development
- Develop remuneration frameworks, benchmarking, and employee benefits programs
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all people and culture matters
- Proven senior HR leadership experience, ideally within the construction industry
- Strong knowledge of Fair Work legislation, enterprise bargaining, and state-based employment laws (NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT)
- Deep understanding of modern awards including the Building and Construction Award, Professional Employees Award, and Private Clerks Award
- Demonstrated strength in employee and industrial relations, with the ability to mitigate risks and engage constructively with stakeholders
- Experience mentoring and coaching managers to lead engaged, high-performing teams
- Skilled in change management, organisational development, and navigating periods of growth or restructure
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- A future-focused, ambitious leader who champions culture, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion
- Senior leadership role with strategic impact across a national business
- Opportunity to shape and embed a high-performing people & culture framework
- Dynamic and fast-paced industry with real influence at executive level
- Collaborative and ambitious organisational culture
- Competitive executive-level package
