General manager people and culture

CopperString is a nationally significant transmission infrastructure project that will play a critical role in Queensland's energy transition, connecting renewable energy resources in North Queensland and supporting long-term regional economic growth.

• Contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure project
• Shape the people, culture and organisational foundations from inception
• Brisbane or Townsville based

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, the General Manager – People & Culture will establish and lead the People & Culture function across the project lifecycle.

This is a greenfield role, responsible for building the organisational capability, workforce frameworks and culture required to support the development and delivery of a major infrastructure project.

Working closely with the executive team, the role will play a key part in shaping the organisation's operating model, leadership capability and long-term performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a fit-for-purpose People & Culture function
• Develop and implement workforce strategy and organisational design
• Lead end-to-end recruitment and talent strategy across critical roles
• Establish employment frameworks, policies and governance structures
• Support the development of leadership capability and culture
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO and executive team on people, performance and organisational effectiveness

About You

You are a senior People & Culture leader with experience operating in complex, high-growth or project environments.

You will bring:

• Experience building or transforming People & Culture functions in greenfield or evolving organisations
• Strong capability across workforce planning, organisational design and talent acquisition
• Experience operating in complex stakeholder environments, ideally within infrastructure, energy or major projects
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a build-phase environment
• Experience working within a GOC or similarly complex public‐sector aligned environment will be highly regarded

Location

Brisbane or Townsville

Why Join

• Contribute to a State-significant infrastructure project
• Shape the people, culture and organisational foundations from inception
• Work in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment delivering long-term outcomes for Queensland