Human Resources Expert

Clough Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Paid parental leave

Work From Home 1–2 days/week

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Exclusive staff offers

Job summary

Clough Limited is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our Brisbane team. You will partner with operational leaders to deliver HR solutions across Brisbane/Queensland, aligning people outcomes with business priorities.

You will provide expert advice on employee relations, performance, and development while coordinating with Centres of Excellence to implement strategic HR initiatives. A strong on-site construction/engineering mindset is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ HR experience with at least 5 years in a business partnering capacity.
• Experience on site in construction/engineering/mining environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and contemporary HR practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel to site as required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to develop and implement people solutions.
• Provide expert HR advice across Brisbane/Queensland and collaborate with Centres of Excellence to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Advise Project Managers, Line Managers and employees on HR policies, managing complex employee relations and investigations.
• Draft HR correspondence such as contracts, policies, and org charts; support HR reporting and analytics.
• Coach leaders on people management, capability development, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Skills

HR expertise

Business partnering

Employee relations

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Tertiary HR qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Advisor (Human Resources Expert) to join our Brisbane team, reporting to the Human Resources Manager – Corporate East Coast & NZ this role partners closely with operational and functional leaders to deliver the full spectrum of HR support. You will provide expert advice across employee relations, workforce planning, talent development, performance, ensuring alignment between business priorities and people outcomes.

In this busy and fast paced environment, you will work closely with your internal and external stakeholders including the project team, business, and client to achieve deadlines and deliver the best outcomes.

Who we are

Webuild in Australia is comprised of Webuild, Clough and e2o. Together, we are a pioneering project delivery company. We harness innovative engineering and construction solutions to improve peoples’ lives today and tomorrow.

We deliver large, complex projects for the infrastructure, energy, and resources industries, underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.

Our business is built on a foundation of strong values, earning us a respected reputation as an employer of a diverse and talented workforce who share in our passion for projects.

We are committed to providing our people with opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. By investing in their careers, we are not only supporting the growth of the engineering and construction industries, but ensuing Australia is well-positioned to deliver the nation-building projects that will enable a more sustainable future.

Who you are

You are an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You’re commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident influencing at all levels of the organisation. This position provides expert HR advice and support across Brisbane/Queensland and plays a key role in the delivery of strategic people, projects and business initiatives.

Your focus will include:

• Partnering with operational leaders to develop and implement people solutions in response to business needs.
• Building trusted relationships with stakeholders, proactively driving process, governance, and approvals to ensure timely outcomes. Partner with Centres of Excellence (Workforce Planning, Recruitment, Organisational Development, and Remuneration) to deliver seamless, integrated HR solutions.
• Providing advice and assistance to Project Managers, Line Managers and employees on various human resource policies and procedural matters, including managing complex employee relations matters with a focus on risk mitigation and fairness.
• Drafting various HR correspondence eg; contracts, policies, change of conditions, organisational charts.
• HR reporting, analysing people metrics and trends to inform decision-making and identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement all HR initiatives and calendar events and provide ongoing guidance and support to stakeholders.
• Provide coaching and advice to leaders on effective people management, capability development, and promoting a positive workplace culture. Mentor and develop junior HR team members, fostering growth, confidence, and professional excellence.

What you will bring to the team:

• 8+ years’ experience in HR, with at least 5 years in a business partnering capacity, coupled with previous experience on site in a construction / engineering or mining environment.
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and contemporary HR practices, managing Employee relations, performance management, case management and complex workplace investigations including behavioural cases and interpersonal conflicts.
• Exceptional communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills, complemented by strong problem-solving ability and critical thinking.
• Brings a genuine passion for HR, driving cultural change, building strong partnerships, and delivering agile, solutions-focused support to meet business needs.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, or relevant field desirable
• Ability to travel to site on business trips, if/when required.

You’ll join a supportive HR team that values impact and innovation and have the opportunity to shape people solutions in a business that’s driving meaningful outcomes.

• A competitive remuneration package
• Industry leading paid parental leave program from the day you join
• Work From Home available up to 1-2 days per week.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities (through Engineers Australia, AIM Training, LinkedIn Learning and more)
• Numerous mental health and well-being programs
• Special offers on private health insurance, salary packaging, banking, retail and more
• Exposure toa range of iconic projects and industries

We’re building a diverse workforce

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans’ Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, and an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity. Guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or NZ employment law.

Please note: We reserve the right to commence the shortlisting process for this role immediately and the right to remove the advertisement before the closing date. Agency submissions will not be considered for this position.

Working with Clough provides you with access to challenging projects and career opportunities, along with access to professional development through our various internal and external training programs.