Job Description

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- 12 Month Parental Leave Cover / 4 days per week
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- Commencing early December for a handover
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- Brisbane, CBD location
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- Step in, take ownership and keep the momentum going.
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MEC is looking for an experienced People & Culture professional to join our team on a 12-month Parental Leave Contract, working 4 days per week.

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You will join an established P&C; function with a clear strategy, strong foundations and key initiatives already underway. Working closely with the Executive and Management teams, you will lead the P&C; function across recruitment, employee relations, performance, development, engagement, retention and remuneration.

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What to expect

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- Deliver MEC’s established P&C; strategy and priorities, ensuring initiatives progress and outcomes are achieved.
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- Partner with leaders to provide practical, commercially focused people advice.
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- Lead recruitment alongside our Senior Recruitment Advisor, along with workforce planning to support MEC’s continued growth.
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- Oversee and contribute to employee experience, performance, development, engagement and retention.
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- Provide leadership on employee relations and compliance.
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- Lead remuneration and reward processes.
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- Drive effective use of P&C; systems, data and reporting. We currently use Employment Hero.
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- Lead and support the P&C; team, providing explicit priorities, coaching and direction.
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- Champion MEC’s values, culture and continued organisational development.
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About You

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You’ll be an experienced HR professional who can hit the ground running, build trusted relationships quickly and balance strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach. Above all, you’ll be proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable rolling up your sleeves to get things done. In addition, you will have:

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- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline. Significant HR Business Partnering and Recruitment experience.
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- Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations in Australia.
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- Proficient in HR software (preferably Employment Hero) and Microsoft Office Suite.
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- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams. You will have 3 direct reports.
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- Strong commercial judgement, communication and influencing skills.
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- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Meaning you are able to navigate sensitive conversations with empathy and confidence, and provide clear, practical advice to employees and leaders.
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Why Join MEC?

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- Work alongside an engaged and supportive Leadership and Management Team.
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- Enjoy autonomy and variety in your role.
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- 5 weeks annual leave.
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- Quarterly performance-based bonuses.
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- Membership reimbursement.
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If you’re looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact, continue the momentum and deliver on an established People & Culture agenda, we would love to hear from you.

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For more information, please contact Nikita French on or call .

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Applications close Friday, 16 October.

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MEC is sourcing this position directly, no agencies please.

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📌 Manager, People and Culture (Brisbane)
🏢 MEC Technical Services
📍 Brisbane