Australia HR Manager: People & Change Leader

Dwf Group; Australia; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF is seeking an HR Manager for Australia to provide generalist HR support to ~300 colleagues, guiding people and organisational design in alignment with the Group’s operating model. You will partner with Centres of Excellence to implement robust HR programs and drive people initiatives across the region.

You will lead cyclical HR activities, ensure compliance with Australian employment law, and foster a high-engagement environment while enabling sustainable business growth.

Qualifications

• Experience providing generalist HR support to a regional team.
• Ability to translate people strategies into practical actions.
• Strong partnering skills with leaders across diverse teams.
• Knowledge of Australian employment laws and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver HR activity for Australia across the Group, aligning with People Plans.
• Coordinate cyclical HR processes (performance, pay reviews, talent and succession).
• Drive organisational design changes and cost-effective structures.
• Collaborate with Group Centres of Excellence to enhance colleague experience.
• Support retention initiatives and reduce attrition in regional areas.
• Draft and implement local HR policies and operating procedures.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

HR policies

Employment law (Australia)

Talent management

Change delivery

People analytics

Job description

DWF is seeking an HR Manager for Australia to provide generalist HR support to ~300 colleagues, guiding people and organisational design in alignment with the Group’s operating model. You will partner with Centres of Excellence to implement robust HR programs and drive people initiatives across the region.

You will lead cyclical HR activities, ensure compliance with Australian employment law, and foster a high-engagement environment while enabling sustainable business growth.