People & Culture Manager – ANZ Renewable Energy Melbourne
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced People & Culture Manager to lead the HR function across Australia and New Zealand for an established international organisation operating within the renewable energy and engineering sector.
Supporting a workforce of approximately 100 employees across both countries, this is a broad, hands-on position working closely with operational leaders, site-based teams and international HR stakeholders.
We're looking for someone who enjoys being close to the business, takes ownership of day-to-day HR matters and is confident supporting a technical, operational and geographically dispersed workforce.
The Role
This is a genuinely hands-on People & Culture leadership position, taking responsibility for the day-to-day HR function across Australia and New Zealand.
Working closely with local leadership, operational managers and international HR stakeholders, you'll be directly involved in everything from employee relations and industrial matters to recruitment, compliance and workforce planning.
The role requires someone who enjoys being involved in the detail, can manage competing priorities independently and is equally comfortable resolving complex employee matters as they are supporting broader people initiatives.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee relations.
Personally managing complex employee relations and industrial relations matters, including grievances, investigations,



disciplinary processes and enterprise agreements.
Providing practical, commercially sound HR advice to operational managers, site-based teams and senior leadership.
Supporting workforce planning, recruitment and employee retention across Australia and New Zealand.
Managing HR policies, procedures, employment contracts and compliance with relevant employment legislation.
Building strong relationships with technical, engineering and field-based employees across multiple locations.
Working closely with international HR stakeholders to implement global initiatives while ensuring local operational requirements are met.
Supporting employee engagement, organisational development and continuous improvement of HR processes.
About You
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on People & Culture Manager who enjoys being close to the business and taking ownership of the full HR function.
You'll be comfortable working autonomously, managing the detail and building strong relationships with employees, operational managers and senior leadership.
Ideally, you'll bring:
Ideally, you'll bring:
Proven experience in a hands-on People & Culture Manager, HR Manager or similar senior operational HR role.




Experience supporting blue-collar, technical or site-based workforces within engineering, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure or similar industries.
Solid employee relations and industrial relations expertise, including enterprise agreements, union engagement and Australian employment legislation.
The confidence to independently manage complex HR matters and provide practical advice to operational leaders.
Experience working within an international organisation, ideally with exposure to global reporting structures and stakeholders.
Strong commercial judgement, stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders when required.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the willingness to manage day-to-day HR responsibilities alongside broader people initiatives.
Experience within renewable energy or wind farm operations would be highly regarded, as would exposure to New Zealand employment legislation and HR practices.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary package of up to $200,000 + superannuation.
Opportunity to take ownership of the People & Culture function across Australia and New Zealand.
Join an established international organisation operating within the renewable energy sector.
A genuinely hands-on role with autonomy and exposure to a broad range of HR responsibilities.
Work closely with operational leaders and international HR stakeholders.
Be part of a growing industry with ongoing projects and operations across the region.
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