People & Culture Business Partner

Join Australia's leading farmer-owned dairy and agribusiness co-operative

At Norco Co-operative, we've been proudly owned by Australian farmers since 1895. From our rural retail stores and feed mills to our dairy manufacturing and corporate offices, our 800-strong team is united by purpose supporting farmers, communities, and one another.

We're seeking a passionate and experienced People & Culture Business Partner to join our Labrador-based team. This is a pivotal role partnering across multiple business units including our rural retail brand AgriSolutions, Milk Supply, Corporate and Commercial to deliver trusted HR advice, practical support, and strategic value.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, and partnering with a People and Culture Advisor, you will provide end-to-end HR support and guidance across the full employee lifecycle. You will balance strategic partnership with hands-on delivery from workforce planning and talent initiatives to coaching leaders and resolving complex employee matters.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with leaders across diverse operational environments.
• Provide expert advice on performance, conduct, and industrial relations matters.
• Partner on workforce planning, succession, and capability development initiatives.
• Support organisational change and continuous improvement across People & Culture processes.
• Enable leaders through coaching, communication, and consistent policy application.
• Contribute to projects that enhance culture, wellbeing, and engagement across Norco.

This role is based at Norco's Labrador (Gold Coast) office and will require occasional travel to our regional sites across Northern NSW and Queensland.

About You

You are an experienced HR generalist or business partner who is confident working in fast-paced, multi-site environments. You take pride in providing practical, solutions-focused advice and enjoy partnering with leaders to drive positive outcomes. You will work closely with our People and Culture Advisor who reports into this role.

You'll bring:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a P & C/HR Business Partner role.
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act and industrial instruments.
• Experience managing or advising on employee relations and performance matters.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to connect from the shop floor to the boardroom.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset.
• A passion for culture, leadership, and employee experience.

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources and a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Why Norco?

When you join Norco, you are part of something bigger; a 100% Australian, farmer-owned co-operative built on community, care, and contribution.

We offer:

• Genuine flexibility and variety in your work - work from home a day a week
• Access to wellbeing initiatives including our 'Selfie Days' - days you take just for yourself without accessing your leave accruals.
• Enjoy additional leave offerings through our leave purchase scheme and our family focused paid parental leave scheme.
• Ongoing in-house professional development and leadership programs.
• A supportive and inclusive team culture aligned to our values of Authenticity, Connection, Diversity, and Agility.
• The opportunity to make an impact in a purpose-led organisation with deep regional roots.

Ready to shape the future with us?

This role has been vacated due to internal promotion.

Apply today including a cover letter and bring your people passion to a role that matters, supporting those who feed and supply Australia.

A police check and pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol test will be required as part of our pre-employment screening process.

Applications close on Friday, 12th December 2025 at 8.00am AEST. We are happy to facilitate an early 2026 start date.