About the role

Western Sydney Wanderers FC are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the Club's people and culture function and provide practical, commercially focused HR support across the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this part-time role across 3 days per week, will partner with the leadership team to support workforce planning, employee relations, recruitment, compliance, HR administration and employee engagement in a dynamic sporting environment. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable setting direction, advising leaders and managing hands-on HR matters across a diverse workforce that includes permanent, casual and seasonal employees, athletes and sporting personnel, contractors, interns and volunteers.

Key responsibilities

- Provide trusted HR advice to the CEO, leadership team and managers across employee relations, performance, conduct, grievances and workplace matters.

- Lead recruitment, onboarding, induction, offboarding, employment documentation and workforce planning processes.

- Develop, review and implement HR policies, procedures and employment frameworks that support compliance and contemporary practice.

- Manage HR compliance requirements, including employee records, mandatory training, Working with Children Checks, WGEA reporting and workplace obligations.

- Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, communication and wellbeing initiatives that support a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

- Maintain effective HR systems, reporting processes and payroll-related employee change information.

- Support HR requirements associated with football, coaching, match day, event, casual and seasonal workforces.

About you

- Senior experience in Human Resources,



People & Culture or Workplace Relations.

- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, the National Employment Standards, modern awards and workplace relations requirements.

- Experience managing employee relations, investigations, performance matters, workplace conflict, grievances and disciplinary processes.

- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

- Experience with HR systems, reporting, compliance administration and workforce processes.

- Current Working with Children Check.

- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline (desirable).

- AHRI membership or equivalent professional accreditation (desirable).

- Experience in sport, entertainment, hospitality or another fast-paced operational environment (desirable).

- Experience with Employment Hero or similar payroll and workforce management systems (desirable).

About us

Western Sydney Wanderers FC is a passionate, community-driven football club representing one of Australia's most vibrant and diverse regions. Guided by excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation and a genuine passion for football, we are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and contribute to the communities we represent.

Apply Now

If you are a proactive, people focused HR professional who thrives in a quick paced environment and is passionate about building a positive workplace culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant HR experience and suitability for the role.

This is a part-time opportunity, working three days per week, to join the Western Sydney Wanderers and make a meaningful impact on and off the pitch.

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