People and Capability Partner

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us

People and Capability Partner- based in Port Melbourne

• Experienced People Partner seeking work-life balance? Part-time to suit your needs
• Based at the home of VEGEMITE in Port Melbourne site
• Be a part of our site's leadership team and contribute to our ongoing success

Coach and advise leaders on People and Capability strategies and solutions to create a great place to work and make Bega even better- make an impact, apply today

People and Capability Partner

Work flexibly as a part-time site-based People and Capability Partner - 0.5/0.6 FTE- Let's make work, work for you.

Our Port Melbourne site is not only the home of Vegemite, it is also the home of other Australian iconic products, such as Bega Peanut Butter and Zoosh salad dressing. VEGEMITE has been proudly made in Port Melbourne, Australia since 1923.

Some of the perks of working at Port Melbourne include free onsite parking, subsidised onsite café, free gym passes, free flu vaccination program, subsidised merchandise, and a kitchen filled with our goodies

Reporting to the Senior Manager, People and Capability VIC & TAS, you will support optimal site performance. It will be your responsibility to ensure that change initiatives are well-supported to deliver high-quality products safely and with high employee engagement.

When required , you will use your expertise in case management, injury management and industrial relations. You will ideally have experience in EA negotiations within a manufacturing environment.

Supported by our Centres of Excellence within the wider People and Capability function, you will work closely with the leadership team at Koroit and Port Melbourne to ensure we deliver the best possible people experience at Bega Group.

Please note that this is a site-based role.

Responsibilities

• Guide, challenge, and coach team members and leaders to unlock their full potential and drive business success
• Use people analytics to uncover trends, influence decisions, and shape strategies that elevate performance and engagement
• Navigate complex employee relations. Lead with empathy and expertise to resolve employee matters with fairness, integrity, and a focus on positive outcomes
• Empower people leaders. Build leadership capability through tailored support and development, enabling managers to lead with confidence and impact
• Champion culture & experience, strengthen our unique culture and create moments that matter, ensuring every team member feels valued, connected, and inspired

About you

• Business partnering, employee relations, OD, or shared service functions
• Ideally, you have partnering experience in FMCG manufacturing
• Tertiary qualified in the relevant field
• Injury management and EA negotiation experience (desired)
• Facilitating training

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M, on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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