HR Business Partner

TangoeFR; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcontrol is seeking an HR Business Partner based in Tomago, NSW, to embed the company’s People value through strategic advice and hands-on support across our engineering, manufacturing and services operations in Australia.

You will partner with leaders to improve engagement, performance and people capability, delivering HR programs and services in a fast-paced, safety‑conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business partnering and HR generalist solutions.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Industrial Relations legislation.
• Experience in IR/ER matters including EA negotiations and interpretation.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic HR initiatives and advisory services to leaders.
• Coordinate annual HR programs (workforce planning, engagement, succession, performance).
• Manage IR matters including EA negotiations and restructures.
• Handle grievances, workplace investigations and performance counselling.
• Develop and implement HR policies and processes.
• Input into People/HR systems and transformation of organisational design.
• Support change management across sites and functions.

Skills

Business partnering

Advanced communication

Negotiation & influencing

Stakeholder management

Teamwork & autonomy

Education

Tertiary HR qualification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Job no: 26-378

Category: People

THE OPPORTUNITY

At Ampcontrol, central to everything we do are our five core values of: Safety, People, Innovation, Customer and Performance.

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to be central in embedding the ‘People’ value through our culture, behaviours, systems and practices via the advice, guidance and the standards you set every day.

As a HR Business Partner you will be joining a dedicated and internally respected HR unit within a broader team containing L&D, Recruitment and People Systems functions that are well regarded within the business.

Based in Tomago (Newcastle) NSW you will be a proactive business partner supporting our multi-award winning engineering, manufacturing and services operations throughout Australia that operate within a range of market sectors including renewables, energy, infrastructure and mining.

What You’ll Do

You will be tasked with maintaining and expanding the successful HR Business Partner model through delivering quality strategic initiatives, tactical advice and transactional services. Central to this will be supporting our Leaders in achieving their business objectives through optimal employee engagement, performance and behaviour.

Some Core Functions Will Include

• Full suite generalist HR support
• Coordination of key annual HR programs (ie: workforce planning, workforce engagement, succession planning, performance appraisals)
• IR Management (including EA negotiations, workforce restructuring and other highly consultative programs)
• Grievance management, workplace investigations, counselling/performance management
• Policy and process development, implementation and compliance
• Specialised stakeholder input into People/HR systems and practices
• Organisational design and change coordination

What Success Looks Like

• Your customers come to you as a ‘one stop shop’ for HR/People needs and tactical/strategic involvement
• Your advice is viewed as professional, practical and useful
• Your businesses can show year on year improvement in relation to employee engagement, retention and other core people analytics
• Successful project management of People/HR projects and programs
• Elevation of our Leaders in their people management knowledge and competence

YOU’LL NEED THESE TO SUCCEED

• Significant experience in successfully servicing and supporting your customer in a business partnering model
• Competent in contemporary HR generalist solutions and support
• Extensive knowledge and application of Industrial Relations legislation
• Previous experience in successfully managing IR/ER matters including EA negotiation and interpretation and practical application of EAs and awards
• Advanced communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders, ensuring successful relationships are developed and maintained
• Ability to work well within a team and autonomously whilst owning your allocated businesses needs
• Tertiary qualifications within Human Resources or relevant field
• Published on 27 Oct 2026, 2:55 AM