People & Performance Business Partner (Major Projects)

Snowy Hydro Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro Limited is seeking an experienced People & Performance Business Partner to support the Major Projects portfolio at our NSW offices.

You will partner with construction leaders, provide strategic HR guidance, manage ER/IR matters, and drive organisational development and workforce planning to enable successful project delivery.

This hands-on role requires agility in a fast-paced environment, with travel to project sites and a commitment to inclusion and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business admin or related discipline.
• Strategic HR advisory experience in large projects or construction sectors.
• HR governance, ER/IR knowledge, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR planning with senior leaders and project goals.
• Provide ER/IR advice, manage investigations and performance matters.
• Lead change management and workforce transitions.
• Embed company values, drive engagement and psychological safety.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment and remuneration advice.
• Maintain compliant governance records for People & Performance

Skills

Strategic HR

ER/IR expertise

Change & workforce planning

Leadership & influence

Organisational development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Job description

People & Performance Business Partner (Major Projects)

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the iconic Snowy Hydro‑electric Scheme, gas and diesel electricity generating plants, and contracted wind and solar energy in the National Electricity Market. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0, currently under construction, is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project and one of the nation's most significant and complex infrastructure developments. Currently under construction, this nation‑building project will provide on-demand energy and large‑scale storage for many generations to come.

Delivering a Mega construction project of this scale requires agility, resilience and the ability to operate in a fast‑paced, complex and constantly evolving environment. With a diverse workforce, multiple delivery partners and competing operational priorities, our people function plays a critical role in supporting leaders, navigating change and enabling successful project delivery.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded People & Performance Business Partner to join our team. You will work closely with construction and functional leaders; you will provide both strategic and hands‑on operational people support, balancing immediate workforce challenges with longer‑term organisational priorities. This is a dynamic, hands‑on role that goes well beyond traditional HR. You will thrive in a fast‑paced, complex construction environment, confidently navigating ambiguity, adapting to shifting priorities and influencing senior stakeholders. Success will require sound judgement, agility and a pragmatic approach to delivering timely, commercially focused people solutions that keep pace with the demands of major project delivery.

Company description:

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the iconic Snowy Hydro‑electric Scheme, gas and diesel electricity generating plants, and contracted wind and solar energy in the National Electricity Market. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0, currently under construction, is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project and one of the nation's most significant and complex infrastructure developments. Currently under construction, this nation‑building project will provide on-demand energy and large‑scale storage for many generations to come.

Job description:

Delivering a Mega construction project of this scale requires agility, resilience and the ability to operate in a fast‑paced, complex and constantly evolving environment. With a diverse workforce, multiple delivery partners and competing operational priorities, our people function plays a critical role in supporting leaders, navigating change and enabling successful project delivery.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded People & Performance Business Partner to join our team. You will work closely with construction and functional leaders; you will provide both strategic and hands‑on operational people support, balancing immediate workforce challenges with longer‑term organisational priorities. This is a dynamic, hands‑on role that goes well beyond traditional HR. You will thrive in a fast‑paced, complex construction environment, confidently navigating ambiguity, adapting to shifting priorities and influencing senior stakeholders. Success will require sound judgement, agility and a pragmatic approach to delivering timely, commercially focused people solutions that keep pace with the demands of major project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Planning: Partner with senior leaders and managers to align people strategies with operational and project goals, conduct workforce analysis, and advise on organisational design and succession planning.
• Employee & Industrial Relations: Provide expert ER/IR advice in line with legislation and enterprise agreements. Manage workplace investigations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and performance management, promoting early intervention and practical resolution.
• Change Management: Guide leaders through organisational restructures, consultation processes, and workforce transitions while building resilient, adaptable teams.
• Organisational Development & Culture: Embed Snowy Hydro's values and expected behaviours, drive employee engagement action plans, and champion initiatives that strengthen inclusion, collaboration, and psychological safety.
• Workforce Planning & Talent: Identify current and future capability needs, support recruitment and talent development, and provide advice on remuneration and job evaluations.
• Governance: Maintain accurate case management records and ensure all People & Performance activities comply with legislative and governance frameworks.

About the location:

This role is located at our Project Head Office in Cooma, NSW, with regular travel to 2.0 sites required. While the preference is relocation to the Snowy Mountains of NSW, we could look at a Monday to Friday FIFO arrangement for the right candidate.

About you:

• Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strategic HR Experience: Previous experience providing strategic HR advice within construction, mining or oil & gas environments. A background in Mega‑Projects would be extremely advantageous.
• ER/IR Expertise: Strong experience managing complex employee and industrial relations matters, alongside solid knowledge of employment legislation and industrial instruments.
• Change & Workforce Planning: Proven experience supporting organisational change, restructures, and workforce planning.
• Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to coach, challenge, and influence leaders at all levels.

About our workforce:

Diversity and inclusion is important to us: Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.