People & Culture Director

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia’s future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients. 

We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come. 

About the Opportunity: 

As People & Culture Director, you will set the strategic direction for HR across complex, high-profile projects in Queensland. Partner with senior leaders to build capability, foster inclusion, and ensure compliance while driving organisational performance. You’ll work closely with senior leaders to build capability, foster inclusion, and ensure compliance across complex projects. 

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and inspire a high-performing Project HR team to deliver excellence. 

• Develop and implement operational plans aligned with business objectives. 

• Drive workforce capability and training initiatives through targeted training and development  

• Manage workplace relations and mitigate industrial relations risk. 

• Use data-driven insights to make inform decisions and improve outcomes. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence at executive level. 

• Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline. 

• 10+ years’ experience in HR leadership within large organisations. 

• Industry exposure in construction, civil, rail, transport or defence 

• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and industrial relations. 

• Proven ability to lead teams through change and manage complex stakeholder relationships. 

• Collaborative mindset with strong business and financial acumen. 

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including: 

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within. 

• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career. 

• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance. 

• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation. 

Why Express Interest? 

• Be part of iconic projects that shape communities. 

• Inclusive culture where your voice matters. 

• Opportunities for growth and development. 

• Commitment to safety and sustainability.

Next Steps: 

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.  

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly, and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies. 

How to apply

Applications close

22 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time