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Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Downer
Department:Human Resources
Type:HYBRID
Region:Brisbane
Location:Milton, Queensland, Australia
Experience:Not specified
Skills:
RECRUITMENTTALENT ACQUISITIONSTAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENTCOMMUNICATIONSOURCINGORGANIZATIONAL SKILLSPROBLEM SOLVINGCONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
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Job Description

Posted on: August 22, 2026

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner to join our Energy & Utilities team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Based in Milton, Brisbane, this role will partner closely with hiring leaders across Australia and New Zealand to deliver end to end recruitment solutions across a diverse portfolio of engineering, infrastructure, construction and utilities projects.

As a trusted recruitment business partner you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from workforce planning and sourcing strategies through to offer management. You will play a key role in attracting, engaging and securing high quality talent while delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

This role is well suited to an experienced recruiter who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships while influencing recruitment outcomes across a broad and varied business.


What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Previous experience in an internal recruitment, talent acquisition or agency recruitment role
  • Recruitment experience gained within an engineering, infrastructure, utilities, construction organisation or a specialist recruitment agency
  • Proven experience managing end to end recruitment processes across multiple disciplines and regions
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships
  • Excellent communication and candidate engagement capabilities
  • Experience using recruitment systems, sourcing tools and talent attraction strategies
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and recruitment deadlines
  • A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
  • You will be passionate about delivering outstanding recruitment outcomes, creating positive candidate experiences and partnering with leaders to achieve business objectives.


What We Offer

At Downer, we value our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. In return, we offer:

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • The opportunity to work across major Energy & Utilities projects throughout Australia and New Zealand
  • A supportive and collaborative People and Culture team
  • Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Access to employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
  • The opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects that support communities across the region

About Energy & Utilities

At Downer Energy & Utilities, we build and maintain essential services that enable our communities to thrive.

Our business delivers end to end solutions across Industrial and Power Generation, Network Services, Power Projects, Telecommunications and Metering, Water, and Mineral Technologies. We provide critical infrastructure, maintenance and project services that support the energy transition and help keep communities connected.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates who share our values and commitment to safety, excellence and collaboration.


How to Apply

Click Apply Now to submit your application.

We encourage applications from candidates who are passionate about talent acquisition and are looking to make an impact within a dynamic and growing business.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles or applications from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior written agreement will become the property of Downer and no fee will be payable.

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