Who are we? 

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we proudly deliver Australia’s future through collaboration, innovation and a commitment to safety and performance. 

We hire for careers, not just project life. With more than 50 major projects in delivery across sectors including rail, tunnelling, civil, defence, resources and transport, CPB Contractors provides long‑term career pathways and development opportunities. 

About the Opportunity: 

As a People & Culture Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting project and site leadership teams by delivering high‑quality P&C services across the employee lifecycle. This position drives culture, supports workforce capability, leads performance management processes, and oversees key operational functions such as payroll interface and compliance. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic and operational P&C and employee relations support across site‑based teams. 

• Proactive provision of advice and mentoring to team members, frontline leaders and craft (workforce) personnel in relation to enterprise agreement matters and industrial issues 

• Subcontractor assessment during tender process and setting the framework for Subcontractor mobilisation and industrial relations compliance 

• Managing investigations and resolutions of complex employee relations matters in a timely and effective manner 

• Ability to liaise and build rapport with all levels of a construction workforce 

• Oversee payroll management activities, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with industrial instruments. 

• Lead and support performance management processes, including coaching leaders and driving capability improvement. 

• Coordinate learning and development, mandatory training and site inductions. 

• Support workplace relations, employment legislation compliance and issue resolution. 

• Use data and reporting to support decision‑making and improve workforce outcomes. 

• Foster a strong site culture aligned with CPB’s values and SHE commitments. 

 What We’re Looking For: 

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in P&C / HR generalist roles, ideally within construction or project‑based environments. 

• Strong capability across performance management, coaching and employee relations. 

• Experience with payroll processes, award interpretation or workforce compliance. 

• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and stakeholder engagement skills. 

• Ability to work autonomously within a fast‑paced site environment. 

• Strong understanding of employment legislation and P&C best practice. 

Why CPB Contractors? 

We are committed to making CPB Contractors a rewarding place to work and offer: 

• A long‑term career with development pathways and training. 

• Opportunities across multiple major projects and sectors. 

• Competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits program, including wellbeing initiatives, discount portal and company‑funded salary continuance insurance. 

• A culture that values safety, diversity, flexibility and innovation.