About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Veolia</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Veolia is a global leader in environmental solutions with over 170 years of experience, operating across 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide — including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. Through our Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, we're committed to protecting the environment and creating a more sustainable future.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>The Opportunity</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Veolia ANZ is excited to offer an outstanding opportunity to join our passionate and motivated HR team, delivering professional HR advice to one of our line of business: Industrial and Energy. As Veolia’s fastest-growing line of business, your expertise will make a real impact on how this area operates and thrives.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Based at our Southbank office, you’ll work closely with both the General Manager and operational leaders across VIC and SA as well as our National Refractory team. This is a hands-on, operational HR role where you’ll be actively involved in supporting teams working in heavy industry environments. If you enjoy a dynamic position that offers variety, the chance to get out in the field, and the opportunity to be deeply connected to the business, this could be the perfect fit for you.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What's on offer</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">A supportive team invested in your success</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Flexibility in how you structure your day</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Join at a pivotal moment to shape operational excellence and a strong, positive workplace culture for your client group.</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What you'll be responsible for</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Building strong, trusted relationships with leaders, providing coaching and guidance on leadership effectiveness, team performance and employee engagement</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Support the end to end process for EA negotiations in a multi-EA environment, with renegotiations ongoing in 2026</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Use workforce data and HR systems to identify trends and drive continuous improvement</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Support and Lead workforce planning activities, identifying current and future capability needs and building robust succession and talent pipelines</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Travel to Regularly travel to operational sites in Victoria, and to South Australia as needed, to provide on-the-ground support</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Provide expert advice and hands-on support for employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, and complex people issues</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Contribute to broader HR projects to ensure continuous improvement </span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#000000">Ensuring consistent application of employment legislation, industrial instruments and internal policies to mitigate risk and ensure compliance</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What you'll need to be successful</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proven experience in a generalist HR role within an industrial/blue collar environment </span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">A confident and capable HR Business Partner with a practical, hands-on approach and the ability to deliver without over complicating solutions</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Thrives in a fast paced environment with the ability to be agile</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and apply a tailored approach according to the leadership style</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Great working knowledge of HR principles and employment legislation</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proven ability to interpret and apply Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">A current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly across Victorian site and travel to South Australia when required</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Why Veolia?</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Flexible and hybrid working arrangements</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Veolia is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Veolia conducts recruitment fairly, ethically and on merit. Candidates with personal or professional ties to Veolia or any related third party are asked to disclose this at the time of application.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Discover more at anz.veolia.com/careers.</span></p></div></div></div>