The UGL Utilities team designs, constructs and maintains critical infrastructure across the water and power sectors. Ranging from wastewater treatment plants to power stations. We design and construct the following assets; power generation, transmission lines, substations, electrical distribution networks, water and waste water treatment plans and water pipelines. Our Utilities team works hard and celebrates successes and efforts. If you are looking for a bright future and opportunity to grow your career, then join UGL – a great place to work! The Opportunity We are seeking a strategic People & Culture leader looking to make a meaningful impact across major Utilities projects in Western Australia! We’re seeking an experienced Senior People & Culture Business Partner to join our team in Rivervale and play a critical role in shaping the people strategy that underpins our large‑scale Utilities operations across the state. In this senior role, you’ll partner closely with operational leaders to drive organisational capability, employee engagement, workforce planning and cultural excellence. You’ll bring a strong commercial mindset, deep understanding of project-based environments, and the ability to influence outcomes in a dynamic and fast‑paced setting. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic partnering to senior leaders across WA Utilities projects, aligning people initiatives to business priorities and operational outcomes. Lead workforce planning and organisational development activities to ensure capability, capacity and readiness for current and future project pipelines. Drive culture, engagement and change initiatives , enabling high performance, leadership effectiveness, and a safe, inclusive workplace. Oversee complex ER/IR matters , providing expert advice and partnering with leaders to deliver fair, compliant and commercially sound outcomes. Support talent, leadership and succession programs , guiding leaders on performance, development planning, and career pathways. Requirements to be successful: Tertiary qualified in HR (preferred), Psychology or Business Management Extensive experience in a business partnering role within Utilities, Resources, Construction or large‑scale project environments Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at senior levels A proactive, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement and commercial acumen Experience supporting change, workforce transitions and organisational growth A passion for building capability, culture and people outcomes Why UGL Competitive remuneration package Perth-based opportunity with diverse growth prospects Flexible working arrangements and generous parental leave options Staff discount program and access to educational and leadership development Endless career pathways and opportunities for advancement within UGL and CIMIC Group How to Apply While the listed qualifications are preferred, we welcome applicants who believe they possess the drive and skills to excel in this role. At UGL, we value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Join Our Team UGL is renowned for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, mature-aged workers, and culturally diverse backgrounds. Note: Applicants may be subject to relevant screening checks including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment.
