Human Resources Manager – WA/NT

RSGx; Northern Territory; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Leadership exposure

Job summary

RSGx is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager – WA/NT to lead the people function across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. This senior role partners with operational and executive leaders to implement people strategies that support growth and performance.

Reporting to the National Manager – HR, you will balance strategic workforce planning with operational HR excellence in a dynamic project-based environment, ensuring compliance and high employee engagement across sites.

Qualifications

• Senior HR leadership experience in complex, multi-site or project-based organisations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Fair Work rules, awards and agreements.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders to drive strategic people initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the WA/NT HR strategy aligned to organisational objectives.
• Advise regional leaders on employee relations, IR, workforce planning and development.
• Oversee ER/IR matters, investigations, disciplinary processes, and performance cases.
• Drive workforce capability, succession planning and leadership development.
• Support governance, policies and statutory compliance across the region.
• Collaborate with recruitment, payroll, L&D, and operations for consistent outcomes.
• Analyse workforce data to inform strategic decisions and improvements.
• Foster engagement, culture, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Partner with executives to deliver strategic people initiatives and outcomes.
• Lead change management and transformation programs regionally.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Ensure adherence to modern awards, enterprise agreements and legislation.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Strategic workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR, Business, Employment Relations, Psychology, Law

Job description

Who we are

RSGx is a provider of innovative, multidisciplinary and integrated mechanical and electrical solutions in the transport infrastructure, oil and gas, resource and minerals, renewables, transmission and distribution and water industries in Australia. We deliver end-to-end service solutions to our valued partners across the project lifecycle, from project management through to maintenance, shutdowns and operations.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Human Resources Manager – WA/NT to lead the people function across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. This is the senior HR leadership role for the region, responsible for partnering with operational and executive leaders to develop and implement people strategies that support organisational growth, workforce capability, employee engagement, and business performance. Reporting to the National Manager – HR, the successful candidate will serve as the key HR leader for the WA/NT region, providing strategic direction, expert advice, and leadership across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. The role requires a proactive and influential HR professional capable of balancing strategic workforce planning with operational HR excellence in a dynamic project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the HR strategy across the WA/NT region, ensuring alignment with broader organisational objectives
• Act as the primary HR advisor to regional operational leaders and senior management teams
• Provide leadership and oversight across all employee relations, industrial relations, workforce planning, talent management, and organisational development activities
• Partner with business leaders to drive workforce capability, succession planning, leadership development, and talent retention initiatives
• Lead complex employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances, disputes, and performance management cases
• Provide expert advice on employment legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements, and organisational policies
• Drive employee engagement, culture, diversity, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives across the region
• Analyse workforce trends, people metrics, and organisational data to inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support organisational change, business transformation, mobilisation, and growth initiatives across the region
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR programs, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Collaborate with recruitment, payroll, learning and development, and operational teams to deliver consistent and effective people outcomes
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation, company policies, and governance requirements
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, influencing decisions that support positive business outcomes

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Significant experience in a Human Resources Manager, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resources Lead, or similar senior HR leadership role
• Demonstrated success leading HR functions within complex, multi-site, project-based, or geographically dispersed organisations
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Fair Work requirements, industrial relations frameworks, modern awards, and enterprise agreements
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and executives to deliver strategic people initiatives and business outcomes
• Extensive experience managing complex employee relations and industrial relations matters

Desirable

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Employment Relations, Psychology, Law, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting operations within the resources, construction, engineering, maintenance, infrastructure, or industrial services sectors
• Experience leading HR functions across multiple states or regions

Why Join Us?

• Join a high-growth, industry-leading organisation delivering major projects across Australia
• Be the lead HR professional for the WA/NT region with genuine strategic influence
• Partner directly with senior operational and executive leaders
• Opportunity to shape workforce strategy and organisational culture across a diverse and growing business
• Competitive remuneration package and benefits
• Work within a collaborative, high-performing, and values-driven leadership team

Propel Your Career Forward at RSGx!

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior HR professional seeking a regional leadership role with broad scope and meaningful impact. As the Human Resources Manager – WA/NT, you will play a critical role in shaping the people strategy, culture, and workforce capability of a growing organisation operating across some of Australia’s most significant projects.