- Growth and employee development-focused employer
- Stunning Newcastle CBD office and free parking
- Fixed Term opportunity to December 2026
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.
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.
- 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 .
Interested candidates can apply via SEEK 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 – lucas@stellarrecruitment.com.au
Tamika Brown – Principal Consultant (Corporate Services) – Tamika.B@stellarrecruitment.com.au
