Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com.
Job Description
Due to internal progression, we are looking for an Associate Director to join our Human Resources team in either our Melbourne, Brisbane, or Sydney office. This role supports the ANZ HR Operations Director in providing additional senior capability to the HR function within Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, delivering our People strategy within the region. The Associate Director leads the implementation of HR services, policies, and programs through the Human Resources staff and frontline management, providing support and guidance to people leaders about Human Resources practices, processes, and issues.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Strategic Delivery: Partner with the ANZ Operations Director to implement the regional People Plan and key initiatives.
• Leadership Support: Provide expert HR advice and coaching to people leaders across the business.
• Operational Oversight: Lead the delivery of HR services, policies, and programs through local and offshore teams.
• Employee Lifecycle: Drive best practice across recruitment, onboarding, development, and offboarding.
• Policy & Compliance: Develop, maintain, and communicate HR policies aligned with local legislation and global standards.
• Data & Insights: Oversee HR reporting and analytics to inform decision-making and track progress.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across the business and with the global HR team to ensure alignment and consistency.

Qualifications

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment. To be successful in your application, we are looking for the following:

• Work Rights: Current and valid right to work in Australia.
• Education: Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, or relevant certification(s).
• Experience: 8-10 years in HR, ideally progressing through Advisor and Business Partner roles.
• Industry Knowledge: Background in consultancy, engineering, or construction environments is preferred.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Problem Solving: Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to resolving complex issues.
• Organisation: High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

We know that the most innovative ideas and solution arise from diverse teams. These teams bring together a range of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you’re enthusiastic about this role and confident that your experience can make a difference, we encourage you to apply today! Applications will be reviewed and screened upon submission, so don’t delay.
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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• Strategic Delivery: Partner with the ANZ Operations Director to implement the regional People Plan and key initiatives.
• Leadership Support: Provide expert HR advice and coaching to people leaders across the business.
• Operational Oversight: Lead the delivery of HR services, policies, and programs through local and offshore teams.
• Employee Lifecycle: Drive best practice across recruitment, onboarding, development, and offboarding.
• Policy & Compliance: Develop, maintain, and communicate HR policies aligned with local legislation and global standards.
• Data & Insights: Oversee HR reporting and analytics to inform decision-making and track progress.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across the business and with the global HR team to ensure alignment and consistency