- Permanent full-time role in a growing, family-owned business
- Real career growth in People & Culture
- Broad generalist exposure across the full employee lifecycle

About the company

Our client is a well-established, family-owned Australian export meat processor that supplies markets all over the world. Quality and safety are at the core of the business. With a highly skilled team and first-class processing facilities, it is growing, and that brings genuine opportunities to develop your career.

About the role

Reporting to the Group Manager – People & Culture, the HR Coordinator is a hands-on afternoon-shift role based on site in the Hunter Valley, NSW, an easy drive from Newcastle.

You will support the senior management team with day-to-day HR across the site and take ownership of key processes across the employee lifecycle. Employees and managers will rely on you as a knowledgeable point of contact.

Key responsibilities

- Support managers and supervisors with employee relations matters, including absenteeism, welfare, performance and disciplinary issues
- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and offboarding
- Monitor and maintain compliance with visa and work rights obligations (482, WHM and PALM scheme)
- Apply Enterprise Agreements, policies and legislation to keep the site compliant
- Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and a positive workplace culture




- Support WHS initiatives and inductions, and engage with the Consultative Committee
- Facilitate and monitor the Employee Assistance Program
- Support senior leadership in driving operational and cultural change

About you

- Previous experience in a People & Culture or HR support role
- A solid understanding of Australian workplace legislation and the Fair Work Act
- The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels
- High attention to detail and discretion with confidential matters
- A genuine willingness to learn and grow in People & Culture
- A current driver's licence

Highly regarded

- Exposure to visa and work rights compliance (482, WHM, PALM)
- Certificate IV or Diploma in HR or a related field, or working towards one
- Experience working with multicultural workforces

What's on offer

- Permanent full time role with a stable, family-owned business
- Genuine scope to develop and grow your HR career as the business expands
- A supportive team where your work makes a real difference

To apply, click Apply and attach your resume. For a confidential discussion, contact Natasha Donaghy at Osborne Richardson on 04•• ••• 655.

Email: ••••@osbornerichardson.com.au

📌 HR Coordinator (Newcastle)
🏢 Osborne Richardson
📍 Newcastle