About the role

About the role

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a Regional HR Business Partner to work closely with senior leaders across our Southern Region (VIC/TAS) and Alex Fraser Group (VIC/QLD), delivering strategic people solutions that enable safe, sustainable and high‑performing teams.

This is a highly influential role providing expert advice across workforce strategy, employee relations, talent, capability and major change initiatives while also supporting complex operational environments with large blue‑collar workforces.

Key responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to regional and frontline leaders
Translate business priorities into effective people and workforce strategies
Lead and advise on complex employee relations, performance and investigation matters
Support workforce planning, remuneration reviews and engagement initiatives
Drive talent, succession, leadership and capability development activities
Lead people aspects of major change programs and organisational design
Provide workforce insights and data‑driven recommendations to leaders
Lead and develop People & Culture advisory capability within the region

About you

You are a confident senior HR business partner with strong commercial judgement, capable of influencing at executive level while remaining closely connected to operational teams.

You will bring:

Extensive experience as a senior HR / People & Culture Business Partner
Strong knowledge of employment legislation, ER/IR and governance frameworks
Experience supporting large, complex blue‑collar workforces
Proven change leadership and transformation experience
Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills
Experience with workforce strategy, talent management and capability uplift

About Heidelberg Materials

With more than 4,000 employees across 300 sites, we have an extensive production and logistics network across Australia.

We think global and act local - we benefit from global research and development enhanced by national collaboration to offer a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates, road base, sand and asphalt products. We also produce a wide range of sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects.

We are driven by excellence and high performance and together we will shape Australia's construction materials industry building a legacy for generations to come.

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Heidelberg Materials is a global leader in building materials, attracting professionals dedicated to sustainable construction and innovative solutions across diverse operational roles.
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What's promising

•Strong focus on sustainable construction solutions positions the company as an industry leader.
•Global presence offers diverse career opportunities across various roles and locations.
•Commitment to innovation in building materials enhances career growth potential for employees.

What to watch

•The cyclical nature of the construction industry may impact job stability.
•High operational demands could lead to challenging work environments.
•Limited public information about specific career development programs.

Why Heidelberg Materials

•Pioneering sustainable practices in building materials differentiates Heidelberg Materials from competitors.
•Extensive global network provides unique cross-cultural work experiences.
•Innovative product development in cement and aggregates sets industry standards.

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About Heidelberg Materials

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Heidelberg Materials is a leading global supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt. The company focuses on sustainable construction solutions and innovation in the building materials sector.