Manager People and Culture

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia MACH Energy Australia Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Growth and employee development-focused employer
  • Stunning Newcastle CBD office and free parking
  • Fixed Term opportunity to December 2026

About the client:

MACH Energy is a growing mining company based out of Newcastle. The business owns the successful Mount Pleasant Operation near Muswellbrook – which is a long mine life open pit coal mine.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Manager to join our team. Reporting to the General Manager People & Culture, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including recruitment, employee relations, industrial relations, performance management, and employee development. You will support the corporate team in Newcastle along with our operational team in Muswellbrook.

Location:

Based in the heart of Newcastle's CBD, our newly appointed corporate office offers breathtaking views of the harbour. Enjoy our state-of-the-art facilities, including video conferencing, end-of-trip facilities, a large kitchen, and an array of employee meeting and break-out spaces – plus parking

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end employee lifecycle activities including attraction, selection & recruitment, performance management, remuneration, benefits & payroll, learning and development, employee and industrial relations and employee wellbeing.
  • Support employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, high-performance work environment.
  • Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on People & Culture matters.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • 10+ years of experience
    in senior People & Culture roles within the mining sector [or heavy industry] including leading teams.
  • Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Psychology or related discipline.
  • A proven track record of delivering impactful business outcomes through people-focused initiatives.
  • A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels, especially with senior leaders.
  • A true generalist with demonstrated expertise in end-to-end employee lifecycle including attraction, selection and recruitment, performance management, remuneration, benefits & payroll, learning and development, employee and industrial relations and employee wellbeing.
  • Strong communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and a passion for driving positive organisational change.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with demonstrated experience in change management.
  • A proactive, independent work ethic, capable of working autonomously and taking ownership of projects ensuring delivery.

What's on Offer:

  • Attractive salary and benefits
    package tailored to your experience and skills.
  • Join a company that values a
    One Team culture
    where you can directly contribute to shaping its future.
  • Grow with us through
    Professional Development
  • State of the art facilities
    in the CBD with access to parking
  • Access to our
    Healthy Lifestyle Program
    .

Next Steps:

Interested candidates can apply via LinkedIn or reach out to
Lucas Eyers
OR
Tamika Brown
at Stellar Recruitment to start a conversation. We are very open to hearing from candidates at manager level or those looking for the next step up.

Lucas Eyers – Mining Business Manager –

Tamika Brown – Principal Consultant (Corporate Services) –



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