- Help build people solutions that are aligned to our goals
- Strong business partnering role that is a varied mix of strategic and BAU work
- Company culture that is collaborative, respectful, inclusive and supportive
The Company
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for nearly 50 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.
We currently employ over 500 team members across NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.
How will you make an impact?
As someone who possesses a growth mindset, you will have plenty of opportunity to develop and grow, and we will support you to make it happen.
You will be an experienced Business Partner who proactively build relationships and loves to provide a high quality and professional service. This is a great opportunity for a driven People & Culture (P&C) professional to own the role and support our P&C team and broader business during a period of exciting transformation.
This full-time permanent opportunity will be based in our Brisbane, Newcastle or Sydney office, however, will support a national client portfolio and will be required to travel to interstate offices from time to time.
Your typical day will involve duties such as:
- Be a trusted partner by providing exemplary P&C advice, guidance and solutions as well as coaching to develop people capabilities.
- Actively promote cultural change and support new initiatives as well as ensuring continuous improvement.
- Manage and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring fair people and business outcomes.
- Partner with leaders/managers to provide expert advice on effective workforce planning solutions and organisational structures.
- Provide expert guidance on day-to-day performance management and drive positive changes in the management of people and performance improvement.
- Support the implementation of the people strategy to embed a strategic and integrated approach across the organisation.
- Contribute to key organisational development and change projects and roll out new change initiatives to onboarding, culture, D&I and engagement programs.
- Lead and motivate in the development of innovative and creative approaches to people solutions and build ownership and engagement at all levels.
- Demonstrated business partnering experience, delivering high quality, professional and expert P&C advice and services.
- Natural influencer with the ability to coach and inspire people and lead P&C best practice.
- Excellent understanding of contemporary employee relations as well as an understanding of change management principles.
- Innovative and entrepreneurial with a continuous improvement mindset.
- A pragmatic approach to solving problems with the ability to drive and support transformational change and implementing new cultural initiatives.
- Previous experience working within the engineering or professional services industry (desirable)
What will it be like working at Northrop?
At Northrop we are proud of our collaborative working environment. We are a people business and by joining Northrop you’ll be able to build and foster meaningful relationships with your colleagues, clients, and the community.
Northrop recognizes that a talented and diverse workforce is fundamental to building a commercially strong and customer focused organisation so candidates who can contribute to our diverse workforce are encouraged to apply.
At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture.
Benefits for working at Northrop:
- Income protection insurance / salary continuance
- Flexible working options
- Salary packaging options
- Alternative public holiday leave in recognition of cultural diversities
- Career opportunities and development
- EAP, Health and Wellbeing sessions
To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter by clicking on the “Apply” tab
We practice flexible working, whether that be a hybrid way of working, WFH and office. We are open to discuss what that might mean to you.
If you need more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dominic Vojvoda, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist via email on [email protected]
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