Senior Adviser People & Development

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.