Title:  People Advisor

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.
We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.

That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.
Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives.

About The Project

John Holland is delighted to have been selected to deliver the M7 - M12 Interchange, which includes widening the M7 between the M5 at Prestons and Richmond Rd at Oakhurst, and building a new interchange between the M7 and M12 and an upgrade to Elizabeth Drive to connect it to the M12.

This major project will significantly improve travel times and road congestion for residents and improve freight movement throughout Western Sydney. The project will integrate the M7 with the new M12, a toll-free motorway connecting travellers to the new Western Sydney International Airport.

About The Role

In this role, you will provide HR support and guidance to the project team, assisting with routine people management activities. Reporting to the People Manager, you will become part of a knowledgeable and collaborative People team that values a supportive culture and is committed to achieving success together.

People Advisor - Key Responsibilities:

Deliver prompt, accurate, and practical support to managers and employees on People Management queries and issues.
Assist with project workforce planning by reviewing staff histograms in collaboration with Construction Leads and making necessary updates.
Facilitate and support the redeployment process for all staff and workforce, working closely with Business Unit People Teams to identify opportunities.
Lead and support the annual Performance Review processes and Talent Mapping initiatives.
Contribute to the implementation of programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement, wellbeing, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Manage general people-related issues through end-to-end case management.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

To be successful in this key role, you must have;

TAFE certificate in HR, IR/ER or bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal,  Psychology or other associated disciplines.
Demonstrated experience in a HR Advisor role or similar, preferably in the construction industry
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of national and state regulatory frameworks
Knowledge of employment legislation
Experience in HR project work, leading an initiative or desired outcome
Strong interpersonal skills and social awareness with proven stakeholder management experience

We Offer

We're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From industry-leading leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.