Senior People Advisor

Are you an experienced HR professional who excels in operational delivery within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? We’re looking for a Senior People Advisor to join our Worley Power Services People Team based in South Melbourne. In this key frontline role, you will act as a trusted Business Partner to our operational leaders, providing proactive and solution focused support. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with stakeholders across a diverse and dynamic workforce spanning multiple power generation sites across Australia.
  
When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. We’re excited about the challenges ahead. If you ask us, there’s never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemical and resources sectors.

Who we are

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of engineering and consulting to the last stages of installation and commissioning.

Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

What you’ll do

• Partner with operational leaders across multiple sites to deliver responsive, effective HR support.
• Manage complex employee relations matters with confidence and commercial awareness.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers, coaching them to ensure successful delivery of all people related activities.
• Work closely with the People Manager to implement strategic HR business plans and policy development aligned with business goals.
• Workplace relations including Enterprise Agreement interpretation and implementation.
• Navigate and influence within a multi-stakeholder environment, often juggling competing priorities.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure integrated HR service delivery and a seamless employee experience.
• Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion.
• Mentor and support junior HR team members to foster collaboration and professional development.

What you’ll have  

• Previous experience in a Senior People Advisor or HR Business Partnering role within an infrastructure, facilities, or service provider environment.
• Excellent understanding of the operational challenges of managing a dispersed workforce.
• Skilled at building strong relationships with multiple decision makers and adapting your approach accordingly.
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Strong understanding of employee and industrial relations.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Good analytical capability to assist with workforce solutions and business goals.
• Qualification in human resources or related fields.
• Exposure to the power generation industry (a plus).    

Why you should apply

• Join a fun and inclusive, global team of professionals.
• Enjoy a varied & challenging role.
• ASX listed global energy leader.
• A supportive and collaborative team.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development and career growth.  
• Hybrid work arrangements.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success.

Please note that our recruitment process includes standard background checks, which may involve a pre-employment medical assessment. In certain cases, candidates may also be required to provide a valid police clearance certificate. These steps help ensure we maintain a safe and compliant workplace