People and Culture Advisor

**Introduction**:
We’re seeking a proactive and people-driven People and Culture Advisor to join our team on a 12-month parental leave contract — with the potential to go permanent.
Are you passionate about shaping positive workplace experiences and championing culture through real action? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same — from recruitment and onboarding to safety, compliance and employee engagement? If so, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
**Description**:
At HMPS Propac, we don’t just build automation solutions — we build high-performing teams driven by passion, united by collaboration, and committed to quality in everything we do. As our People and Culture Advisor, you’ll help bring our core values to life — supporting leaders, empowering employees, and ensuring our culture continues to evolve with innovation and commitment.
This is a role for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and make things happen — whether it’s fine-tuning systems, coordinating safety initiatives, or improving how we attract, engage, and retain exceptional people.
**What you’ll be doing**:
**Drive recruitment and development**:
**Be a trusted advisor to leaders**:
Support and influence managers on all people-related matters — from team structure and workforce planning to employee engagement, organisational change and culture-building initiatives that foster collaboration and shared success.
**Support safety and wellbeing initiatives**:
Implement practical, people-focused safety and training programs that are nationally consistent, forward-thinking, and reflect our values of commitment, innovation and quality.
**Manage remuneration and benefits**:
Coordinate salary reviews and benefit programs, support policy development, and provide insights on employment conditions — ensuring fairness, transparency, and alignment with our culture.
**Keep our systems sharp and compliant**:
Own the administration of our HR system, maintain accurate records, manage new starter paperwork and deliver timely people-related reports — all with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
**Contribute to strategic P&C initiatives**:
Support EEO programs, engage with community and environmental projects, and and seek opportunities to elevate our people practices and create lasting impact.
**What you’ll bring**:
Experience in a People and Culture or HR Advisor generalist role
Strong knowledge of HR practices, legislation, and employment standards
Confident communicator and influencer — with the ability to engage with people at all levels
Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing both strategy and admin
A genuine passion for culture, safety, people development and continuous improvement
Experience with HRIS platforms and strong reporting capability
A collaborative and pragmatic approach — you know how to get things done
**It’d be great if you also have**:
Experience supporting businesses across multiple industrial awards
Familiarity with manufacturing or technical environments
A flair for recognising and celebrating people achievements
Availability to start in the first week of July, where possible
**Skills and Experiences**:
At HMPS Propac, Australia’s leading machine manufacturers, we are passionate about delivering innovative end-of-line packaging automation. Founded in 1980, we've grown into a market leader, providing cutting-edge automation solutions to food and beverage companies across Australia, New Zealand, and the globe. Our brands, HMPS, Propac Industrial and Engi-O, continually strive for innovation, quality and growth, all of which are directly attributed to our wonderful teams in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
With over 100 employees across Australia, we foster a culture of passion, commitment, collaboration, innovation, and quality. These core values help to deliver growth, not just to the company but to our employees.
Our commitment to employee development is reflected in supportive, employee-driven development plans that include leadership roundtables, job shadowing, and specialized external training. We also provide financial reimbursement and paid leave support for tertiary education to help our people reach their full potential.
If you’re passionate about Australian machinery and driving industry automation, are committed to quality, and eager to collaborate on engineering the future, join us at HMPS Propac.