Job Description

Sydney, NSW | Permanent, Full-Time | Senior Leadership Team

Vaughan Infrastructure, a high-growth, mid-size civil infrastructure business, is looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuine people leadership role at a business that's scaling fast—and to shape the HR function from a position of real influence.

We deliver complex civil infrastructure projects across NSW, QLD, and VIC for major government clients. Having grown significantly and matured our structure, Vaughan Infrastructure is now entering an exciting new chapter—expanding into new states and territories, evolving our matrix organisation, and investing in our people through structured coaching, L&D, and cultural development programs.

We need an HR leader who truly understands the blue-collar sector. Someone who can walk into a room with a General Manager on a Friday and have an equally credible conversation with a site team on Monday.

What you'll be doing:

• Strategy & Leadership: Lead the people and culture strategy across a growing, multi-region infrastructure business.
• Change Management: Drive change management through continued organisational evolution and expansion.
• L&D and Onboarding: Design and deliver an LMS and structured onboarding program.
• Employee Relations: Oversee employee relations, including coaching, performance support, and managing complex ER matters.
• Workforce Planning: Own workforce planning and organisational design to support business growth.
• Team Development: Manage, mentor, and develop the HR Advisor.
• Industrial Relations: Lead or support EBA reviews and negotiations.
• Compliance & Systems: Oversee payroll compliance via Employment Hero.
• Business Partnership: Partner closely with GMs and business unit leaders to build a high-performance culture.

What you bring:

• Industry Experience: A solid HR Manager or Senior HRBP background within civil construction, infrastructure, utilities, or a similar blue-collar environment ( non-negotiable).
• Credibility & Communication: The ability to communicate effectively and build trust at all levels, from executives to on-site project teams.
• Strategic Capability: Proven experience balancing day-to-day HR operations with long-term strategic planning and org design.

To Apply: If you are ready to take ownership of the HR function at Vaughan Infrastructure during a pivotal growth phase, please submit your resume via the apply link.