The People & Culture Business Partner supports UGL leaders and employees across the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, organisational change, talent development and policy implementation. The role typically requires a relevant human resources qualification and several years of experience in a HR business partnering position, preferably within infrastructure, engineering, resources or another complex operational environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations, coaching and stakeholder management. UGL will expect a commercially minded, approachable and solutions-focused professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality and build trusted relationships with managers and employees across multiple sites.
UGL is an Australian engineering, construction and asset services company and part of the CIMIC Group. It delivers major projects and ongoing maintenance across transport, rail, energy, resources, water, defence and industrial sectors. The company works with government and private-sector clients, supporting the development and operation of essential infrastructure throughout Australia. UGL employs a large, geographically distributed workforce that includes engineers, tradespeople, project professionals and corporate specialists. Its People & Culture team supports workforce capability, employee engagement, workplace relations, safety culture and organisational performance. The business offers opportunities in metropolitan offices, project sites and regional locations, often involving large-scale and long-term contracts. As an employer, UGL generally values safety, inclusion, collaboration, integrity and practical customer-focused outcomes.
Australia offers strong opportunities in infrastructure, construction, engineering, healthcare, technology, education, logistics and skilled trades. Major employment centres include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional project locations. The culture is generally informal, multicultural and workplace-focused, with emphasis on safety, direct communication and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to coastal communities and regional areas, with excellent beaches, outdoor activities and diverse food. Housing and living costs can be high, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne. Skilled professionals may explore employer-sponsored visas, the Skilled Independent or State Nominated pathways, and other eligible temporary or permanent options. Requirements depend on occupation, qualifications, English ability, age and experience. Applicants should check current conditions through the Australian Department of Home Affairs and budget for relocation, accommodation, transport, health cover and initial settlement costs.
Make sure pop-ups and redirects are enabled in your browser settings.
Ooops
Something went wrong, a few job details could not be loaded but you can still apply directly below:
Fetching job details, please wait...