HR Business Partner

About the role

Reporting to the National HR Manager, you will be based out of Laverton and part of the State Lead Team in Victoria and South Australia. The HR Business Partner is a hands-on role that provides full employee life cycle Human Resources support to the Victorian and South Australian Operations of the InfraBuild Recycling business.

The role is focused on the provision of proactive HR generalist advice and guidance to managers, providing appropriate and timely ER / IR support and equipping leaders with the right skills, tools and information to effectively manage their workforce.

Your key responsibilities and accountabilities include:

• Provide guidance, support, and resolution strategies on all disciplinary, employment relationship, and industrial relationship matters


• Maintain effective working relationships with relevant union and or industry representatives 


• Provide advice and support to both employees and leadership teams


• Drive the development and implementation of people change initiatives, including embedding change management and helping leaders and manage the impact of change


• Managing multiple people priorities with a focus on results driven outcomes.


• Supporting key strategic HR initiatives as well as specialist HR programs across the business.

To be successful in this role you will have a high level of emotional intelligence with the ability to influence and engage with individuals across all levels.  You will thrive in a changing environment where no two days are the same and as such be flexible and resilient in managing priorities.

You will also have:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or an associated discipline


• Experience in a similar level influencing role, managing complex stakeholders


• Manufacturing or similar heavy industry exposure would be advantageous


• Demonstrated experience working with ER and IR issues, including negotiating EBA’s


• Robust knowledge and working experience with Australian employment law


• Strong problem solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities


• Proven HR experience in a unionised environment

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to InfraBuild employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).


• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.


• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.


• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About us

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors.  With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

Our recycling business is an industry leader in the supply of processed ferrous scrap (steel) products for the electric arc furnaces at our domestic steel mills in Sydney and Melbourne. We also have an extensive non-ferrous business that supplies both domestic and international markets with high quality products for recycling. Our 21 sites contribute around 1.4 million tonnes of recycled metals annually into our steelmaking operations.

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
  
  


• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
  
  


• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.