The People & Culture Advisor plays a key role in supporting leaders and employees across the full employee lifecycle. You will deliver practical ER/IR advice, talent management and people initiatives that enhance engagement, wellbeing and compliance, while building strong relationships with our employees both on the production floor and in the office.

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, this role helps create a workplace where people feel valued, supported and proud of what they do.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide end‑to‑end support across the entire employee lifecycle from Recruitment to Offboarding.
- Prepare and issue employment related correspondence, including employment letters, probation outcomes, contract variations and other ER/IR documentation as required.
- Advise and support all employees and leaders on awards, enterprise agreements, workplace relations matters, grievances, policies and procedures.
- Coach leaders through people challenges and conversations that support engagement, wellbeing and performance.
- Support performance management processes, probation reviews, absence management, conducting workplace investigations and advising on employee and industrial relation matters escalating complex matters to the People and Culture Business Partner.
- Collaborate with the wider P&C; team to support initiatives that nurture a positive, inclusive culture that reflects PGD values and boosts employee engagement, retention and fosters a high-performance workforce.
- Maintain confidentiality and act with discretion at all times.

Why Join Us? At Priestley’s Gourmet Delights, your work creates happiness — for our customers, our team, and you. Guided by our Employee Value Proposition (EVP),



our benefits below highlight how we support our people;

- Compensation and Benefits: From competitive remuneration and performance incentives to everyday perks, we offer a range of benefits including free onsite parking, EV charging stations, product discounts, novated leasing and celebratory treats — ensuring you feel rewarded for the value you bring.
- Career Growth & Development: We invest in our people’s growth through professional and leadership development, education assistance, mentoring, cross‑functional exposure and clear career pathways, empowering long‑term careers with PGD.
- Wellbeing & Work‑Life Balance: We promote a healthy balance through flexible working arrangements, predictable rosters, wellbeing initiatives, 6 weeks parental leave, EAP support and onsite facilities that support physical, mental and family wellbeing.
- Recognition & Reward: Our recognition programs celebrate everyday wins, living our values and long‑term contribution, ensuring you feel seen, appreciated and proud of the impact you make.
- Community & Culture: Through open communication, employee voice initiatives, onsite BBQ's and shared experiences, we foster a culture of belonging wherejoy meets ambitionand everyone plays a part in Simply creating happiness, Together!

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About You:





- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or related discipline.
- 2-4 years demonstrated delivery experience as a People and Culture skilled
- Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR practices
- Experience in engaging with employees across different teams to facilitate People and Culture outcomes.
- Experience in FMCG manufacturing, or blue‑collar environments (highly desirable)

About Us: At Priestley’s Gourmet Delights, the passion we have for food is at the heart of who we are. Proudly Australian owned and Family operated since 1996, we’ve grown from humble beginnings into a leading national supplier of sweet and savoury food.

While proud of our history as industry pioneers, we’re firmly focused on the future. Our move to a purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in January 2024 has expanded production capacity and strengthened our ability to innovate remaining at the forefront of consumer and industry trends.

How To Apply:

If you’re excited about the opportunity to be part of our team, we’d love to hear from you! Please include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

Priestley's Gourmet Delights is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

(We kindly request recruitment agencies avoid making any unsolicited contact with our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers across our business. Priestley's Gourmet Delights is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes).

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