Talent Acquisition Business Partner

The Opportunity

Are you the kind of recruiter who builds relationships naturally, thrives in a fast paced environment and genuinely enjoys connecting great people with great opportunities?

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner to join our Energy & Utilities business based in either Brisbane or Melbourne offices

This is more than a recruitment role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor, influence hiring decisions, shape workforce strategies and deliver exceptional candidate experiences across a diverse and evolving business.

You'll partner with leaders across Australia and New Zealand to attract talent across a broad range of professional, technical and operational roles. No two days are the same and that's exactly how you like it.

We're seeking someone with personality. Someone who can confidently engage stakeholders, challenge thinking when needed, build credibility quickly and bring positive energy to every interaction. If you're passionate about recruitment, love finding innovative ways to attract talent and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

You are an experienced recruiter who enjoys working autonomously while remaining connected to a supportive and high performing team.

You'll bring:

• Experience managing end to end recruitment across multiple disciplines and stakeholder groups
• The ability to build strong relationships and become a trusted partner to hiring leaders
• Confidence managing competing priorities in a fast moving environment
• Strong sourcing capability and a proactive approach to talent attraction
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels
• A solutions focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering an outstanding candidate experience
• Previous experience in an internal talent acquisition, recruitment business partner or agency recruitment environment
• Most importantly, you'll bring authenticity, resilience, curiosity and a genuine passion for people.

What We Offer

At Downer, you'll be part of a national Talent Acquisition team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.

You'll enjoy:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to career development and learning opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• The opportunity to partner with a diverse range of leaders and business units
• A role where your ideas are welcomed and your impact is visible
• The chance to contribute to major projects that help power and connect communities across Australia and New Zealand

About Energy & Utilities

At Downer Energy & Utilities, we build and maintain critical infrastructure and provide essential services that support communities across Australia and New Zealand. Our capabilities span power generation, transmission and distribution, telecommunications, water, future energy and major infrastructure projects.

Our Resourcing and Talent Acquisition team partners closely with the business to attract, engage and hire the talented people who help deliver these essential services every day. We are located across Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland and pride ourselves on our collaborative, high performing and people focused culture. 

How to Apply

If you're a recruiter who loves building relationships, enjoys working at pace and wants to be part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and submit your application.

Downer is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

Please note: Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. Agency submissions will not be considered unless requested directly by the Downer Talent Acquisition team.