About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a People Advisor to join Laing O’Rourke on a large Civil/Rail project based in Melbourne, VIC. This full-time role offers exciting career opportunities in joining a people-centric, privately owned tier 1 constructor and an international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate HR/IR advice and guidance
• Facilitate and support with performance development, performance management and disciplinary processes.
• Support the People Lead in development and implementation of proactive employee engagement and retention strategies
• Actively contributes to the achievement of the people business plan and more.
• Supporting all HR activities across the project including all employment lifecycle, supporting resource planning, workforce development, employee development and engagement
• Provide support to initiatives that align with the delivery of the projects Workforce Development and Industry Participation Strategy and Plan.

About you

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in a generalist Human Resources Advisory role
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and influence decision making to achieve necessary outcomes.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic and respectful manner.
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or equivalent
• Experience within the construction industry is ideal but not essential

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.