People and Culture Manager - Contract
- Location:
- Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Posted:
- 26th September 2025
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 2957414
- People & Culture Manager
- Immediate Start
- 6 Month Contract

Are you ready to lead the People & Culture function across Queensland ?
Your new company
One of Australia's most respected service providers is seeking a dynamic and strategic People & Culture Manager to drive employee engagement, recruitment excellence, and performance development across a diverse operation.
Your new role
It is a 6-month contract with an immediate start. Reporting to the General Manager P&C - Qld, this pivotal role will lead the People & Culture agenda across the state, ensuring compliance with HR policies while delivering innovative solutions in recruitment, training, employee relations, and performance management. You'll be instrumental in building a safe, service-orientated, and harmonious workplace aligned with the company values and leadership principles.
Key responsibilities will include
- Lead recruitment and workforce planning aligned with contract manning levels.
- Drive employee engagement, recognition, and retention strategies
- Oversee performance management, career development, and succession planning
- Champion training initiatives including "Service with a Human Touch"
- Foster strong relationships with unions, IR consultants and regulatory bodies
- Ensure compliance with EEO, harassment, and safety policies
- Manage HR metrics, audits and continuous improvement programs
- Collaborate on the State People Plan and drive improvements
- Provide expert HR advice and support across multiple sites.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have
- Proven HR leadership experience in a multi-site or service-based environment
- Strong knowledge of industrial relations and HR compliance
- Exceptional communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills
- Passion for people development and cultural transformation
What you'll get in return
You will become part of a team that believes in creating places that work, think, and give. A team that values integrity, innovation and inclusion - where your leadership will shape the future of the Queensland workforce.
What you need to do now
Apply now to make a meaningful impact in a role that blends strategy, service and people-first leadership.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
