People & Culture Advisor | Fixed Term

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

We're looking for a proactive People & Culture Advisor to join our Australia & New Zealand People & Culture team on a three to six month fixed term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional with advisory or early Business Partner experience who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is happy to roll up their sleeves to support both strategic and operational HR activities

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to managers and employees across a broad range of people matters.
• Partner with People & Culture Business Partners to deliver practical HR solutions and support key people initiatives.
• Triage employee queries, working closely with our Employee Centre and specialist teams to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Support onboarding, visa and sponsorship coordination, learning and development activities, and other employee lifecycle processes.
• Collaborate with our HR shared services team and contribute to continuous improvement across People & Culture operations.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a great fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• 3+ years' experience in Human Resources, ideally in an HR Advisor or early Business Partner role.
• Experience providing practical HR advice across the employee lifecycle.
• A proactive, self-sufficient approach with a willingness to get involved in both advisory and administrative HR activities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Excellent organisations skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using Workday or another HRIS is advantageous but not essential.
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline would be highly desirable.

Why you'll love working with us

• Join a collaborative and supportive People & Culture team where you'll make an immediate impact.
• Flexible work arrangements to help you balance work and life.
• Be part of a global organisation with opportunities to build your HR experience and expand your professional network.
• Work alongside experienced People & Culture professionals across Australia and New Zealand.
• Contribute to meaningful people initiatives that help shape the employee experience.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.