People and Capability Business Partner

About Spiire

At Spiire, our purpose is to better our communities, create opportunities for our people and clients, and deliver value to our stakeholders.

We bring together civil and water engineers, landscape architects, construction consultants, surveyors, town planners and urban designers to support the property and infrastructure sectors.

With over 430 employees, we’re one of Australia’s largest employee-owned property and infrastructure consultancies, bringing over 40 years of experience and local expertise to projects across Melbourne, Bendigo, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Geelong, Ballarat, Shepparton, Gippsland, Albury and Wodonga, and Townsville.

Hello – Kia Ora – 你好 – Wominjeka – Yaama.
No matter how you say it, we’re glad you’re here!

About this opportunity 

We are seeking a People & Capability (P&C) Business Partner to join the people team here at Spiire. As a P&C Business Partner, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that brings ideas to life.  

Here’s what you’ll get to do: 

Your portfolio will consist of the six Melbourne Business Units, you will coach our leaders and employees in elevating the employee experience. Supporting people leaders and employees, this role encompasses providing both practical and strategic guidance on people-related projects aimed at attracting, retaining, and developing a motivated and skilled workforce.  

Collaborating closely with the broader P&C team, you are integral in identifying and promoting P&C initiatives throughout Spiire, always ensuring they align with the company's overarching strategy. 

Some key responsibilities include: 

• Partnering with senior leaders across your client group  

• Develop people initiatives to accelerate a culture of which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver an exceptional client experience.  

• Strategic initiative around system enhancement/roll out  

• Utilising insights and data, provide thought leadership to guide decision making and offer proactive solutions to your client group. 

• With a commitment to continuous improvement, collaborate with the broader P&C team to integrate effective P&C initiatives seamlessly and consistently. 

• Work collectively to coach leaders through reviewing and designing the organisational structure ensuring a consistent way of working. 

• Educate, coach and partner with leaders and employees in all aspects of people management and development. 

What we are seeking 

We’re looking for someone who’s not just qualified, but curious, creative, and community minded.  

You are a seasoned P&C professional who shares our value of developing each other. You have a true partnering style, are not afraid to bring your ideas to the table and you thrive on the challenge of working with people during a period of organisational change and growth. You will come to us with: 

• Experience in a business partnering or P&C generalist role and an appreciation of the change management process from a people perspective. 

• A systems savvy individual that enjoys using data to assist in decision making 

• Demonstrated knowledge of organisational development and the principles of workforce planning 

• A passion for evolving and supporting leadership development programs and coaching leaders on a 1:1 basis 

• A proactive attitude and desire to take on new challenges 

• Experience operating across multiple Business Units. 

Our Culture, Our Difference 

At Spiire, we believe our culture is our difference. As a successful and growing employee-owned business, we recognise and reward the contributions of our people and provide real opportunities and pathways for career progression. We’ve built a vibrant team culture and inspiring environment for our people to grow as we grow. 

Here’s a snapshot of what’s waiting for you:  

• Access to our Health and Wellbeing program: financial, social, emotional and physical. 

• An awesome CBD office location that emanates our value of fun! Includes a breakfast bar, table tennis, wellbeing room and monthly Friday happy hour. 

• An extension of leave benefits including study leave, volunteer days and attractive parental leave policy. 

• Inclusion and diversity events and initiatives, running clubs and bring your kids to work day. 

• Secondment opportunities across offices and working on integrated projects. 

• Supportive leaders and clear pathways for career progression. 

• A fun, inclusive environment that makes coming to work rewarding. 

• Regular morning teas & lunches, team social and office events.

InSpiire to build something great

If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you.

For questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Spiire.Careers@spiire.com.au.

Apply now or discover more about us at www.spiire.com.au.

Spiire is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and individuals from all diverse backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially.