About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced P&C; Advisor to join our People & Culture team across the Penrite Group. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role will play a key role in supporting leaders and employees across the business.

As a key member of our P&C; team, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be able to build strong relationships across stakeholders and provide practical, compliant and solutions-focused advice to managers and employees.

This is a full-time in-office position based at our Head Office in Dandenong South, Victoria and requires full working rights in Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the recruitment portfolio end to end (posting job ads, screening, organising interviews, reference checks and drafting employment contracts)

- With assistance from more senior members in the team, support and run end-to-end employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, and performance management.

- Assistance with drafting, reviewing, updating and implementation of policies across the organisation.

- Management of Penrite’s HRIS (UKG Ready) and Training Platform (Go1).

- Timely administrative support with a high level of attention to detail.

- Ensure all departmental forms, templates, and processes are current and easy to access.

- Manage engagement initiatives and coordinate with other key stakeholders to deliver.

- Provide payroll support and willingness to learn back up payroll.

About you:

- You will have strong end to end recruitment experience, with the ability to take ownership this discipline within the Company.

- You will have a minimum 4 years' experience in a HR/P&C; role, working across the employee lifecycle.

- You will demonstrate a solid P&C; background within a manufacturing environment or similar.

- You will have worked in a workplace where pay rates, overtime, allowances,



and leave entitlements were governed by an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA).

- You will be technologically savvy, ability to pick up systems and understand how to create, develop and design workflows/tasks.

- You are degree qualified in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline (preferred) or can demonstrate solid proven experience in role.

- Have a strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and awards.

- Have an understanding of NZ employment legislation (preferred but not essential).

- Have a high level of attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset.

- You thrive in an environment where priorities shift rapidly.

- You possess the ability to anticipate needs, identify risks early, and contribute to continuous improvement.

- You possess the ability to take ownership of tasks, prioristise and follow through effectively and efficiently to deliver outcomes with minimal supervision.

- You possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and remain steady, professional, and objective in challenging or emotionally charged situations.

- You have exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence and support stakeholders.

- You are flexible, adaptable, resilient and hard working.

Benefits:

- Competitive and attractive salary based on experience + bonus + super.

- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

- A energetic and exciting environment.

- Attractive staff discounts on Penrite products and merchandise.

- Tickets to motorsport events.

- Wellness program rebates.

- Birthday leave.

How to Apply:

If you're an experienced human resources/people and culture professional who thrives under pressure and wants to contribute to the success of a proudly Australian company, we encourage you to apply with your CV and a cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ points.

📌 People & Culture Advisor (Dandenong)
🏢 Penrite Oil
📍 Dandenong