Head of People & Culture

Head of People & Culture

Permanent / Full TimeLocation: Perth Posted on September 17, 2026

Our client is a well established, project driven organisation seeking an experienced Head of People & Culture to join the business on a 12 month maternity leave contract. Reporting to the executive team, you will lead the HR function and provide strategic and operational people leadership across a dynamic workforce.
This is a hands on leadership role requiring someone who can operate at both a strategic and operational level in a fast paced environment where workforce demands shift rapidly in line with project requirements.

To be successful, you will bring:

  • Significant senior HR leadership experience
  • Previous experience within a civil contractor, construction, infrastructure or project based environment
  • Strong workforce planning capability within a fluctuating project workforce
  • Sound knowledge of Enterprise Agreements and industrial relations frameworks
  • Experience leading and developing HR teams
  • Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence business outcomes
  • Tertiary qualifications in HR, IR, Business, or a related discipline

What’s on offer?

  • Key leadership role with executive exposure
  • Opportunity to shape workforce strategy and culture
  • Well established organisation with a strong project pipeline
  • Attractive salary package

If you’re a commercially minded HR leader with experience in a civil contracting or project based environment and are looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Jo Weston for a confidential conversation on 9220 4615 or email jweston@sfrecruit.com.au

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