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At Aurizon, we’re committed to shaping a high-performing, future-ready workforce. We’re seeking a Principal People & Development professional to lead large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives that deliver meaningful and measurable business outcomes. This is a project-led role, focused on designing and delivering strategic people programs — not traditional HR partnering. About the role: This role sits at the centre of Aurizon’s most critical people initiatives — leading the design, delivery and execution of enterprise-wide transformation programs. You will take ownership of complex, interdependent projects and work across the organisation to deliver outcomes aligned to business priorities, using data-driven insights and contemporary organisational practices.
Job Responsibility
Lead the design and end-to-end delivery of enterprise-wide people initiatives and transformation programs
Deliver strategic projects aligned to priority business objectives across multiple business units
Identify business challenges and develop fit-for-purpose people solutions that drive measurable outcomes
Apply data and insights to inform project design, decision-making and evaluation of outcomes
Drive innovation across workforce planning, talent and organisational development initiatives
Lead and coordinate complex change and transformation programs, ensuring successful implementation and adoption
Work across specialist and broader teams to deliver priorities, depending on initiative requirements
Requirements
Proven experience leading large-scale, complex projects or transformation programs in HR or organisational environments
Strong capability in change management and program delivery
The ability to translate business needs into practical, structured solutions and deliverables
Advanced analytical skills, with confidence using data to influence decisions and measure outcomes
A background in HR, organisational development or related discipline (preferred)
Experience working across complex or large-scale organisations (heavy industry experience advantageous)
Nice to have
Experience working across complex or large-scale organisations
Heavy industry experience advantageous
What we offer
Development and growth opportunities
Access to mentoring and development programs
Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands