HR Advisor

BMD Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Awards & recognition

Wellbeing support

Parental leave & flexible work

Employee discounts

Job summary

BMD Group, a leading Australian engineering, construction and urban development business, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor for the Darwin Ship Lift Project. The role is FIFO (15 days on / 6 off) and requires a capable HR professional to partner with project leadership on both strategic and operational HR matters.

You will handle recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning and compliance in a fast-paced construction environment, with travel and on-site responsibilities

Qualifications

• Tertiary HR qualifications or related discipline.
• Experience as a generalist HR advisor in construction, infrastructure, mining, resources or project environments.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and IR frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR advice to project leaders and employees across a range of people matters.
• Partner with project leadership to deliver workforce planning, engagement and retention initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for blue/white-collar roles including sourcing, interviews, offers and onboarding.
• Provide guidance on performance management, disciplinary matters and workplace investigations.
• Support interpretation of Enterprise Agreements, Awards, policies and employment legislation.
• Coordinate workforce mobilisation and employee movements across the project.
• Build relationships with operational leaders and act as HR advisor to stakeholders.
• Maintain Indigenous Participation Strategies and contribute to Reconciliation Action Plan initiatives.
• Monitor training records, compliance, and project reporting obligations.
• Identify opportunities for HR process improvements and participate in broader HR initiatives.
• Support industrial relations activities and escalations as required.

Skills

Generalist HR

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Employment law

Recruitment

Workforce mobilisation

Industrial relations

HR policy

Communication

Organization

FIFO readiness

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence, with a growing international footprint extending to the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. For over 45 years, our diverse portfolio of projects and roles has provided exceptional opportunities for our people to grow and make a lasting impact. As part of our team, you'll help deliver challenging projects while being supported by strong leadership and an inclusive, people-first culture.

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence, with a growing international footprint extending to the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. For over 45 years, our diverse portfolio of projects and roles has provided exceptional opportunities for our people to grow and make a lasting impact. As part of our team, you'll help deliver challenging projects while being supported by strong leadership and an inclusive, people-first culture.

About the Role

With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, BMD has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Advisor to join our Darwin Ship Lift Project team.

This position is offered on a FIFO basis to Darwin, working a 15 days on / 6 days off roster. Applicants must be willing and able to commit to FIFO work arrangements and travel requirements for the duration of the project.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, you will act as the primary on-site HR contact, partnering closely with project leadership, supervisors and employees to deliver both strategic and operational HR support. This role requires a confident and capable HR professional who can work autonomously, build strong stakeholder relationships and effectively manage a broad range of employee and industrial relations matters within a fast-paced construction environment.

Previous experience in construction, civil infrastructure, mining, resources, energy or other project-based industries will be essential to your success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR advice and support to project leaders and employees across a range of people matters.
• Partner with project leadership teams to deliver workforce planning, employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities for blue and white-collar positions, including sourcing, interviewing, offer management and onboarding.
• Provide guidance on performance management, disciplinary processes, employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Support the management and interpretation of Enterprise Agreements, Awards, policies and employment legislation.
• Coordinate workforce mobilisation, transfers and employee movements across the project.
• Build strong relationships with operational leaders and act as a trusted advisor on people-related matters.
• Maintain Indigenous Participation Strategies and support BMD's Reconciliation Action Plan initiatives.
• Monitor workforce compliance requirements, training records and project reporting obligations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to HR initiatives across the broader business.
• Support industrial relations activities and elevate complex matters where required.
• Ensure HR practices align with BMD policies, procedures, values and project objectives.

What You'll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a generalist Human Resources Advisor role.
• Demonstrated experience working within construction, infrastructure, mining, resources, engineering or project-based environments.
• Proven ability to work independently and confidently manage HR matters with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Strong employee relations and stakeholder management experience.
• Sound understanding of employment legislation, industrial relations frameworks and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting large, blue-collar workforces will be highly regarded.
• Strong recruitment and workforce mobilisation experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic project environment.
• High level of professionalism, resilience and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and confidence learning new systems.
• Ability and willingness to work FIFO to Darwin on a 15/6 roster.

Benefits

We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported, both personally and professionally. That's why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:

• Grow your career with specialised learning and development programs.
• Be recognised through our annual employee awards and Thrive reward and recognition platform.
• Prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym memberships.
• Support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements.
• Access great perks including novated leasing, Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to creating a flexible, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

Join BMD

Be yourself and help us power futures and create enduring legacies.

We're a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of Family, Empowered, Collaborative and Driven.

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a genuine advisory role where you can operate autonomously, partner closely with project leaders and make a meaningful impact on one of the Northern Territory's largest infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more about what makes BMD unique, visit www.bmdgroup.global/careers.