Sugar Terminals Limited (STL) owns and operates six bulk commodity terminals along the Queensland coast, from Cairns to Bundaberg, and plays a vital role in getting the majority of Australia’s raw sugar to global markets. Our terminals provide large‑scale storage and handling capacity for raw sugar and other bulk commodities, supporting growers, millers and exporters across regional Queensland.

As an infrastructure business, STL focuses on safe, reliable and efficient operations, with teams working across both corporate and site‑based environments to keep export supply chains moving. Our people take pride in the essential service we provide to local communities and the broader sugar industry, and this role will contribute to embedding STL’s new insourced operating model across the business.

About The Role

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you will:

- Partner closely with operational and corporate people leaders by providing practical HR expertise and advice.
- Contribute to building and developing talent, while coordinating recruitment activities across the organisation.
- Support the creation and implementation of new HR frameworks, policies and procedures.
- Assist with the development and implementation of the HRIS system.
- Coordinate the performance review process and support learning and development initiatives.
- Provide employee relations and industrial relations (IR) support.
- Keep abreast of relevant legislation, regulations and employment standards.
- Maintain accurate employee records, reports and other general HR administration.

ABOUT YOU





- Proven experience across a broad range of contemporary HR initiatives including employment lifecycle management, performance, culture and safety.
- Demonstrated success in a generalist People and Culture business partnering role, ideally in an operational environment.
- Exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence and proven success in building effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- The ability to adapt and reprioritise in a dynamic, fast paced setting.
- A passion for continuous improvement, with experience developing HR policies, processes and systems.
- Resilience, perseverance, a ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to 'roll up your sleeves'.
- A strong commitment to health & safety.

Ideally, you will hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline, together with hands-on HR business partnering experience. Blue-collar industry experience will be highly regarded.

On Offer

STL is proud of its exceptional safety record and takes pride in its contemporary diversity policy. The successful candidates will receive a competitive remuneration package, exciting challenges, and the prospect to be part of a supportive and collaborative team.

Regional Queensland travel will be required as part of the role.

To apply, please send your latest resume and cover letter in Word format to Onten Strategic Recruitment. For any questions, please contact Michelle Gray or Sarah Armstrong on (07) 3519 5810.

Onten is excited to partner exclusively with STL. All third-party and unsolicited resumes will be forwarded to Onten for an independent assessment.

📌 People and Culture Business Partner (Brisbane)
🏢 Onten
📍 Brisbane