Specialist - People & Capability

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 14,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

Join our team as a Specialist – People & Capability in this 12-month contract role, where you’ll partner with business leaders and the broader team to deliver practical, consistent, and compliant people outcomes across our Orica Digital Solutions business. This is a dynamic role combining both operational and advisory responsibilities, with a strong focus on business partnering, employee relations, compliance, and driving impactful people initiatives.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor and escalation point for more complex matters, while also contributing to projects that strengthen people practices, governance, and organizational capability—making a real impact on how we support and grow our people.

This role offers flexible work arrangements and capacity, with options from at least 3 days per week through to full-time.

What you will be doing

• Build strong partnerships with business leaders, understanding priorities and delivering practical people solutions, while embedding key initiatives and driving sustainable outcomes
• Support cross-functional people projects and partner on key employee lifecycle activities, including performance, talent and succession initiatives
• Manage complex employee relations matters and act as a key escalation point for sensitive or high-risk cases, partnering closely with People Advisory and business leaders
• Provide practical, compliant and commercially sound advice, ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures and employment frameworks
• Support key alignment initiatives across Digital, including organizational design, job architecture, and compliance with Australian employment frameworks
• Identify and address gaps in people processes while partnering with People Advisory and Centers of Expertise to ensure strong governance and legislative compliance
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights and supporting reporting to inform workforce and business decisions
• Support the successful delivery of integration activities and help embed consistent ways of working following organizational or structural changes
• Partner with People Advisory to ensure coordinated, aligned and effective people support across the business

What you will bring

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in ER / HR / People & Capability roles, with demonstrated expertise in managing employee relations matters
• Strong ability to build trusted relationships and partner proactively with leaders, showing curiosity, ownership and understanding of stakeholder needs
• Solid knowledge of Australian employment legislation and modern awards, with a focus on compliance and governance
• Experience supporting organizational projects, contributing to successful business outcomes
• Ability to balance operational delivery with project-based work in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of translating business requirements into clear, practical and actionable people guidance
• Comfortable handling sensitive matters with sound judgement and making balanced, commercially minded decisions
• High attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively across People teams and the broader business

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.