Human Resources Manager – WA/NT

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Human Resources Manager – WA/NT to lead the people function across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. This senior regional HR leadership role partners with operational and executive leaders to develop and implement people strategies that support organisational growth, workforce capability, employee engagement and business performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the HR strategy across the WA/NT region, ensuring alignment with broader organisational objectives.
• Act as the primary HR advisor to regional operational leaders and senior management teams.
• Provide leadership and oversight across employee relations, industrial relations, workforce planning, talent management and organisational development.
• Partner with business leaders to drive workforce capability, succession planning, leadership development and talent retention initiatives.
• Lead complex employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances, disputes and performance management cases.
• Provide expert advice on employment legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements and organisational policies.
• Drive employee engagement, culture, diversity, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives across the region.
• Analyse workforce trends, people metrics and organisational data to inform strategic decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Support organisational change, business transformation, mobilisation and growth initiatives.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve HR programs, policies, procedures and governance frameworks.

Required profile

• Significant experience in a Human Resources Manager, Senior HR Business Partner, HR Lead or similar senior HR leadership role.
• Proven success leading HR functions within complex, multi‑site, project‑based or geographically dispersed organisations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Fair Work requirements, industrial relations frameworks, modern awards and enterprise agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders and executives to deliver strategic people initiatives and business outcomes.
• Extensive experience managing complex employee relations and industrial relations matters.
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Employment Relations, Psychology, Law or a related discipline (desirable).
• Experience supporting operations within resources, construction, engineering, maintenance, infrastructure or industrial services sectors (desirable).
• Experience leading HR functions across multiple states or regions (desirable).

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead HR for the WA/NT region with genuine strategic influence.
• Competitive remuneration package and benefits.
• Collaboration within a high‑performing, values‑driven leadership team.
• Chance to shape workforce strategy and organisational culture across major Australian projects.