McConnell Dowell Hiring for HR Advisor Job at Kidston Full Time

• FIFO 2/1 roster
• Accommodation and meals provided when on site

We are searching for an exceptional HR Advisor to join our team. We are looking for an experienced and passionate HR Advisor who will partner with the business, providing HR support and advice on the Kidston Hydro 2 Project in North Queensland.

About the Role:
The role requires a strong HR Advisor that has experience on providing generalist HR advice and who shows initiative. Reporting to the HR Manager you will provide hands on HR assistance for the Project. This is an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor who is looking to bring their experience and enthusiasm onto an iconic project. You will play a key role in shaping the HR offering in this outstanding true hands-on generalist role. Your day-to-day duties will include recruitment, onboarding, provision of HR advice, performance planning and involvement in disciplinary matters.

Whilst you will form a part of a broader national HR team, you will work autonomously and be given the opportunity to grow.

About the Project:
McConnell Dowell in partnership with John Holland (Joint Venture) have successfully been selected to deliver the Kidston Hydro 2 Project (K2-Hydro), in north Queensland (270km NW of Townsville). K2-Hydro is the flagship project of the Kidston Clean Energy Hub, an iconic renewable energy project. The project will be the first pumped storage hydro project to utilise an abandoned gold mine that’s integrated and co-located with the Kidston 50MW Solar Project to generate, store and dispatch renewable energy on demand during peak periods.

About you:

• A passion for HR and setting high standards of service and quality;
• High level of attention to detail and ability to swiftly provide outcomes and results
• 3+ years’ experience in an HR role ideally with an HR tertiary qualification;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that are key to building relationships with our diverse workforce;
• Collaborator who is willing to take on any project and work in a team to achieve outcomes;
• Takes initiative, is pro-active, and is willing to learn and develop;
• Ability to roll up your sleeves and tackle any task set upon you, nothing too big or small.
• Construction industry induction card (white card) or willingness to obtain at own expense
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
• Must reside in QLD close to either Brisbane/Townsville/Cairns as relocation is not provided.
• Hold valid Australian working rights

What’s on offer:

• We offer a supportive team culture which encourages forward thinking, innovation, and our passion for making great ideas work
• Great remuneration package including medical
• Lifestyle friendly roster
• Full accommodation and meals whilst on site
• Travel to and from site organised by the Project
• Future career opportunities for the right candidate

About Us

McConnell Dowell is the Creative Construction Company for customers who want to build better communities through safe, smart, efficient infrastructure. For the past 60 years, we have built thousands of quality assets for our customers and communities across New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, Australia, and South East Asia.

Our purpose of ‘providing a better life’ and values – Safety & Care; Honesty & Integrity; Customer Focus’ Performance Excellence and; Working Together – are part of our identify and help to attract the best and brightest in our field. Our culture is founded on expertise, creativity and progressive thinking.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company.
Please note, no agency applications will be accepted, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia, have suitable reference checks and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol screening.