Senior Adviser People & Development
Aurizon · Mackay
Job description
About the role
Aurizon, Australia's largest rail freight operator, is seeking an experienced People & Development professional for a 12-month contract, based in either Rockhampton or Mackay. The Senior Adviser partners with business leaders to advise on and deliver strategic and operational people initiatives, contributing to enterprise and business-unit priorities.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high-quality advice and lead strategic people initiatives aligned with business objectives.
- Partner with business leaders to co-design and deliver tailored people solutions.
- Manage and contribute to complex People & Development workstreams and initiatives.
- Monitor the effectiveness of P&D programs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support and mentor People Advisers to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
- Contribute to strategic workforce planning through research and stakeholder engagement.
- Work flexibly across partnering and specialist P&D teams depending on business priorities.
Required profile
- Tertiary qualification, preferably in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related discipline.
- 8+ years' Human Resources experience, ideally through HR business partnering or specialist areas such as employee relations, organisational development, talent, leadership or remuneration.
- Experience in a heavy industry environment.
- Current open driver's licence.
Required skills
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship building.
- Coaching, influencing, presenting and problem-solving.
- Analytical ability, using data and technology to support decisions.
- Experience supporting change and continuous improvement.
- Flexibility and resilience managing competing priorities.
What we offer
- Development and growth opportunities, including mentoring and development programs.
- Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
- Parental leave program and super booster.
Applications close 25 November 2026.
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