Nation Employee Relations Manager

4 days ago

Birtinya, Queensland, Australia Kilcoy Global Foods Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
About Us

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global foods solutions business, renowned for exceptional quality and innovation. Specialising in premium Australian beef, lamb and high-quality protein products, Kilcoy Global Foods products are enjoyed in more than 50 countries.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit our website:

About the Role

Location: Birtinya (Sunshine Coast) or Kyneton (Victoria)

We're looking for a National Employee Relations Manager to lead our enterprise bargaining strategy and employee consultation across our manufacturing sites around Australia. You'll be the go-to person for all things industrial relations—making sure we follow the rules while also engaging with our teams in a way that supports the business and creates a great place to work.

What you'll focus on:

  • Industrial relations and making sure we stay compliant
  • Employee Relations and Workplace Culture
  • Reporting and providing useful insights
About You

You're someone who's experienced, confident, and ready to step into a national role. Here's what we're looking for:

  • A degree in HR, IR, Law, Business or something similar
  • HR qualifications (bonus points if you're an AHRI member)
  • Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, the Fair Work Act, and Modern Awards
  • A good understanding of manufacturing environments and safety standards
  • 7–10 years of experience in employee/industrial relations or senior HR roles
  • Experience across multiple manufacturing sites in different states
  • Skilled in handling workplace investigations, disputes, and grievances
  • Comfortable leading enterprise bargaining and union negotiations
  • You've coached and supported HR teams and business partners
  • You've worked on company-wide policy rollouts
  • Experience in change management (like mergers or acquisitions) is a big plus
What's in it for you?
  • Full-time, secure role
  • Live and work on the beautiful Sunshine Coast
  • Discounted premium meat (yum)
  • A workplace that celebrates cultural diversity
  • Discounted health insurance

This is a great long-term career opportunity with a major business headquartered on the Sunshine Coast. We've been growing steadily—20% year on year—and now have over $2 billion in sales. We're serious about creating a people-first workplace where your wellbeing really matters.

How to Apply

If you are looking to join a company that promotes innovation, is a leader in industry and champions success, then apply now.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make every effort to select the best qualified individual for the job based on job related qualifications and experiences. Some of the information we collect via your application form and resume is "personal" information as defined by the Privacy Act. All information provided via your application form and resume is treated as confidential.

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