A hands‑on, influential P&C; Manager role in a growing, values‑driven organisation where you’ll shape culture, coach leaders and strengthen people foundations.

This organisation is a well‑established, fast‑growing engineering consultancy of around 150 people, delivering projects across urban development, commercial, infrastructure and built‑setting sectors. They’ve grown steadily over more than a decade, including several acquisitions, and are known for being technically strong, operationally busy and culturally grounded.

It’s a cooperative, low‑ego environment where people work hard, support each other and take pride in doing things well. With continued growth and multiple office locations, they’re seeking a warm, pragmatic People & Culture Manager to lead the function and partner closely with senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

P&C; Lifecycle Events
Lead the full employee lifecycle, ensuring consistent, compliant and high‑quality processes
Oversee onboarding, probation, performance frameworks and employment changes
Strengthen documentation, systems and ways of working
Support leaders with practical, commercially minded advice

Employee Experience
Drive engagement and wellbeing initiatives
Support inclusion, culture and values programs




Build leadership capability and confidence
Contribute to safety, wellbeing and internal committees

Culture, Capability & Systems
Uplift Employment Hero and improve system utilisation
Support organisational growth and integration of new teams
Enhance cohesion across multiple offices
Explore opportunities to use digital tools and AI to improve efficiency

Recruitment & Onboarding
Lead senior and specialist recruitment
Oversee advisor‑led recruitment for junior roles
Strengthen recruitment frameworks and onboarding experience

What You’ll Bring
Strong generalist HR experience in a busy, operational environment
Warm, approachable style with commercial judgement
Confidence coaching managers and navigating performance matters
Ability to interpret awards and provide clear guidance
Curiosity around L&D;, engagement and culture-building
Experience with Employment Hero is highly regarded
Maturity, resilience and robust influencing skills
Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days WFH
Street parking available; close to Metro and local amenities
Primary base in North West Sydney, options to also work in Sydney CBD office and / or Wollongong (included in 3 office days)
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📌 People & Culture Manager City Of Sydney
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