ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future - Alkimos Desalination Plant.
Job Description
The Alkimos SeaWater Alliance project will deliver WA's next major water source - A new seawater desalination plant at Alkimos.
At completion of stage 1 the plant will supply up to 50 billion litres of clean, safe drinking water to millions of Western Australians each year.
The project includes the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the plant with first production in 2028. Works include marine works and tunnels, seawater intake system, a seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant, groundwater system, drinking water storage and pump system, supported by civil, electrical and bulk earthworks.
About the Opportunity:
To help us deliver this project, we are looking for a suitably experienced Support Services Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Alliance Manager, the Support Services Manager is responsible for the leadership of the HR/IR, Workforce Development, Aboriginal Engagement, Stakeholder and Communications and ICT teams.
You will support the Alliance Manager and broader Alliance Management Team by providing collaborative strategic leadership to drive engagement and a peak-performance Alliance Culture while also leading the Support Services direct reports to successfully deliver support services to the wider Project team.
This role will also work closely with the Regional Managers from each function to support the delivery of corporate HR/ IR, Cultural, Communications and IT initiatives and facilitate well planned project resourcing and internal transfers.
Key accountabilities for the position:
- Partner with the Alliance Manager and Alliance Coach to promote high performance leadership behaviours with AMT and senior leadership team.
- Coach and mentor Support Services Leads to provide role clarity and clear direction for their functional teams.
- Be responsible for the creation and updates for all Support Services Management plans.
- Help plan AMT leadership strategy workshops with the Alliance Coach and track outcomes of each workshop
- Embed the Alliance vision, values, charter and behaviours, ensuring all senior leaders and Support Services team are delivering to this vision.
- Oversee the successful onboarding and offboarding of all project team members, addressing any bottle necks within the support services process.
- Manage escalated IR issues in partnership with the Alliance Manager and Construction Manager.
- Proactively engage with the community representing the project and construction impacts as a senior leader. Ensuring positive and proactive relationships with local communities are established.
- Support corporative initiatives to improve ICT project outcomes, in support of continuously developing and advancing ACCIONA systems capability.
- Manage the Workforce Development Advisor deliverables, ensuring opportunities are created and filled for Apprentices and Trainees throughput the project duration.
- Manage the Aboriginal Employee participation for subcontractors and direct hires for the project ensuring participation targets are reached.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Relevant Tertiary qualifications.
- Preferable 10 years’ experience in a construction/engineering project environment.
- Demonstrated collaborative leadership skills and ability to influence and drive culture at all levels.
- Highly developed problem solving / analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of HR/IR practices in a construction environment.
- Familiarity with relevant legislation and compliance standards.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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