Love restaurants?
Love great food?
Feel your energy lift the second you walk into a buzzing venue?
Same.
At Nando's, people experiences are at the heart of everything we do.
We're not just passionate about the food (although... it is pretty great ).
We're passionate aboutbuilding people, unlocking potential, and creating moments that genuinely change lives.
And this role does exactly that.
Why you'll love it:
Free Nando's:Meals on us!
(plus, perks for friends & family)
Real impact:Shape careers, unlock confidence, and help people go further than they thought possible
Be where the magic happens:Immerse yourself in restaurants - balanced with remote work.
Flex that works:A full-time, permanent role designed to fit your life, with benefits like free Xmas leave, purchase leave, foster care leave and paid parental leave.
Own your week:You manage your time, priorities and impact
Grow your career:We're here to help, supportive development pathways.
Work + play:Epic team events, legendary company gatherings and plenty of fun
Wellbeing support:Mental health, fitness, nutrition and financial resources
Do good:Be part of something bigger - community, sustainability, real impact
Team connection:Regular connections with immediate People Partnering team and wider P&C; team
What's the role?
As ourPeople Partner for VIC, you'll support around40 restaurants and 1,000 Nandocas- many stepping into theirfirst job or early in their careers.
This is where it gets special.
You're not on the sidelines, you're in it:
Out in restaurants ~60% of the week, building real relationships where it matters most




Workingfrom home or our Richmond officethe other 40% - whatever works for you
Owning your diary, your rhythm, and how you create impact
You have the ability to partner with Regional leaders and identify operational and strategic ways to add value and use your incredible capability.
All this backed by a wider P&C; team to bring to life new initiatives and programs.
And if this style of working is new?
We've got you.
We'll support you to find your groove and make the most of the flexibility (and freedom) this role offers.
What you'll be doing:
If you enjoy a role where you balance being connected to the heart of a business - the frontline, coupled with working with leaders to identify innovative ways to attract talent, develop from within and contribute to culture, then this is for you.
You'll:
Partner with one of thebest Regional General Managers you could hope for- genuine collaboration, trust, and a whole lot of fun, energy and passion
Be atrue partner at the table, shaping decisions and influencing outcomes
Spot potential earlyand help turn it into real capability and growth opportunities
Coach leaders tobuild robust, engaged, high-performing teams
Drivetalent, development and successionplanning across the region




Supportrecruitment and building future bench strength
Be the go-to forinformal / early-stage ER, with formal matters supported by our ER Advisor
Facilitate workshops, lead conversations and bring learning to life(in person and virtually)
Bringenergy, creativity and that signature Nando's flavourinto events, conferences, leadership sessions and moments that matter
Create environments where young peoplebuild confidence, find their voice, and grow into leaders
This isn't just HR — it'stalent in action.
At its core:You build people → teams create great restaurants → great restaurants deliver exceptional customer experiences → that's how we grow.
Who You Are:
You'll bring:
HR generalist experience (multi-site or fast-paced environments a bonus)
A genuine passion fortalent and developing people — especially early careers
A natural ability tospot potential and turn it into growth
Confidence towork autonomously and build strong relationships in the field
The ability tohold your own, influence and bring your voice to the table
Strong emotional intelligence — you listen, adapt, and lean into feedback
Confidence facilitating, workshopping and leading change
A practical, balanced approach to ER
Most importantly — you bringenergy, care and belief in people.
The impact
Not just in the big moments, but in the ones that matter most:
Someone'sfirst promotion
The moment someonefinds their confidence
The leader you helpshape and grow
If that's the kind of impact you want to have, you'll fit right in.
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📌 State People Partner - Melbourne, Vic
🏢 NANDO'S
📍 Melbourne