Senior HR Advisor
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LocationBrisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs, Queensland, Australia
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentHuman Resources
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Degree qualified in Business, Human Resources, Organisational Psychology or related discipline
Minimum 8 years experience in generalist operational HR function within an engineering or construction environment
Oversight of at least 300 employees (salaries and wages)
Demonstrated experience initiating and driving leading edge HR initiatives and supporting client group through periods of organisational change
Ensuring business compliance with relevant employment and OHS legislation
Right to work in Australia
National criminal history check
Anti-money laundering checks
Pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening)
Benefits
Flexible working
Parental leave
Salary continuance insurance
Health insurance discount
Individual development plan
Wellness program
Discount program
About the company
At UGL, we are delivering some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects across rail, power, renewables, defence, resources, water and telecommunications. We are committed to building a better future through innovation, engineering excellence and collaboration.
About the role
We are currently seeking a Senior HR Advisor join the Logan Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGCFR) Project, a transformative rail infrastructure program that will redefine passenger rail travel between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Delivered by the ActivUs Alliance, this landmark project will expand the rail corridor from two to four tracks between Kuraby and Beenleigh, while delivering major station upgrades, enhanced signalling systems and improved network capacity for South East Queensland.
The Opportunity
This role will be based at Beenleigh 5 days per week and will supprt the achievement of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project plans and strategy by delivering HR support and initiatives.
Key responsibilities
Support the project leaders in improving project performance through people
Simplify tools and processes for HR across the project
Support managers to effectively lead teams through change, performance management, and employee relations matters.
Help create and support innovation and organisational change
Timely and accurate HR reporting to support effective decision making within the project
Assist the project leaders in managing costs and delivering on approved budgets
Implement HR initiatives to support the delivery of the relevant Project Management Plans (where relevant)
Identify resource and skill gaps, develop and implement strategies to bridge gaps
Administration of performance and rewards initiatives across the project, including promotions, remuneration changes
Support the business through the implementation of organisational change as it impacts employees
Provide guidance and advice on legislative changes and interpretation of business standards
Internal recruitment aligned with project needs
People Management training and coaching for managers
Drive the completion of Performance and Development reviews
Negotiate transfer terms to deliver on resourcing needs
About You
Degree qualified in Business, Human Resources, Organisational Psychology or related discipline qualification
Minimum 8 years experience in generalist operational HR function within an engineering or construction environment, with oversight of at least 300 employees (salaries and wages)
Demonstrated experience initiating and driving leading edge HR initiatives and supporting client group through periods of organisational change
Ensuring business compliance with relevant employment and OHS legislation
About UGL
As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
What we offer
Enjoy access to flexible working arrangements
Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
Discounted Medibank health insurance.
Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.
Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
How to apply
If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.
Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti-money laundering checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).
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