Strategic Regional HR Leader – WA & SA

McConnell Dowell; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McConnell Dowell in Australia is seeking a Regional HR Manager to partner with senior business and project leaders across Central and West regions. Based in Perth or Adelaide, you will help shape people strategy and drive workforce capability.

You will lead HR processes, workforce planning, leadership development, change management, and EVP evolution, aligning with project pipelines. The role requires at least eight years of experience in construction or resources sectors and a tertiary

Qualifications

• At least eight years of relevant HR experience.
• Tertiary qualification in HR, business, or related field.
• Experience in construction or resources sectors preferred.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders and drive outcomes as a strategic HR partner.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional HR strategy and oversee delivery of HR processes.
• Support leadership development and coaching for high-performance behaviours.
• Collaborate with tendering teams to provide workforce insights during bid activity.
• Lead regional talent, succession and workforce planning aligned with project pipelines.
• Drive engagement and culture, evolving EVP.
• Lead change management with emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication and interpersonal skills

Commercial and financial acumen

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

McConnell Dowell in Australia is seeking a Regional HR Manager to partner with senior business and project leaders across Central and West regions. Based in Perth or Adelaide, you will help shape people strategy and drive workforce capability.

You will lead HR processes, workforce planning, leadership development, change management, and EVP evolution, aligning with project pipelines. The role requires at least eight years of experience in construction or resources sectors and a tertiary