Remuneration/Benefit: Attractive package with yearly bonus
Lead business unit and enterprise-wide transformation and strategic initiatives
At Aurizon, we're committed to shaping a high-performing, future-ready workforce. We're seeking a Principal People & Development professional to lead large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives that deliver meaningful and measurable business outcomes.
This is a project-led role, focused on designing and delivering strategic people programs — not traditional HR partnering.
About the role
This role sits at the centre of Aurizon's most critical people initiatives — leading the design, delivery and execution of enterprise-wide transformation programs.
You will take ownership of complex, interdependent projects and work across the organisation to deliver outcomes aligned to business priorities, using data-driven insights and contemporary organisational practices.
Key responsibilities
* Lead the design and end-to-end delivery of enterprise-wide people initiatives and transformation programs
* Deliver strategic projects aligned to priority business objectives across multiple business units
* Identify business challenges and develop fit-for-purpose people solutions that drive measurable outcomes
* Apply data and insights to inform project design, decision-making and evaluation of outcomes
* Drive innovation across workforce planning, talent and organisational development initiatives
* Lead and coordinate complex change and transformation programs, ensuring successful implementation and adoption
* Work across specialist and broader teams to deliver priorities, depending on initiative requirements
About you
You're a strategic project leader with the ability to take enterprise initiatives from concept to delivery.
You'll bring:
* Proven experience leading large-scale, complex projects or transformation programs in HR or organisational environments
* Strong capability in change management and program delivery
* The ability to translate business needs into practical, structured solutions and deliverables
* Advanced analytical skills, with confidence using data to influence decisions and measure outcomes
* A background in HR, organisational development or related discipline (preferred)
* Experience working across complex or large-scale organisations (heavy industry experience advantageous)
Why Aurizon?
At Aurizon, you'll have the opportunity to lead initiatives that directly impact how we operate and grow as a business. You'll work on high-profile programs with visibility across senior leadership and contribute to shaping the future of our workforce.
What we offer you:
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.
Some of our benefits include:
* Development and growth opportunities.
* Access to mentoring and development programs.
* Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
* Parental leave program and super booster.
About Aurizon.
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Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company.Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.
Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.
At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.
To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers
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