People & Culture Manager

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We have an exciting new opportunity to join the Fairbrother team as our People & Culture Manager .

Location : One of our offices in Tasmania or Victoria

Type : Full-Time

About Us Fairbrother is a values-driven, employee-owned construction company with a proud history of delivering high-quality projects across Tasmania and Victoria. Since 1972, we've built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and community impact.

Our Purpose is to provide a workplace founded on our Guiding Principles where our people can learn and grow to their highest potential. We place strong emphasis on employee development, recognising that investing in our people is essential to sustaining a high-performing, values-aligned organisation.

The Role The People & Culture Manager leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering high-quality internal services across human resources, recruitment, training, learning and development, marketing and communications, and front-of-house operations. This role is pivotal in shaping and sustaining a positive workplace culture that reflects "Who We Are," while aligning People & Culture strategies with broader organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities People Focus :

Develop and implement workforce plans to support organisational growth across Tasmania and Victoria.

Enhance employee engagement and capability through targeted learning and development initiatives.

Oversee recruitment processes and talent acquisition strategies to meet evolving workforce needs.

Provide leadership and guidance on HR compliance, employee relations, and performance management.

Deliver leadership and development programs to build a strong leadership pipeline.

Advance Gender Equality Action Plan initiatives to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Drive and deliver Health & Wellbeing Program initiatives.

Marketing & Communications Focus :

Strategic Oversight : Lead the integration of marketing and communications into the People & Culture portfolio, ensuring all outputs - from capability statements to social media are aligned with the organisation's purpose, vision and values.

Content Leadership : Oversee the creation of high-quality, audience-specific content that reflects the organisation's capabilities, culture, and community impact.

Digital Presence : Drive the evolution of the company's digital footprint, including website and social media strategy, to position the organisation as a leader in its field.

Internal-External Alignment : Ensure internal initiatives such as the Respect Code, Graduate and Apprentice Programs, and Health & Wellbeing campaigns are effectively communicated externally to reinforce the company's identity.

Brand Stewardship : Act as a guardian of the brand, ensuring all communications - whether recruitment ads, community sponsorships, or management messaging are professional, consistent, and reflective of the organisation's commitment to excellence.

What We're Looking For Postgraduate qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development, or Leadership.

Demonstrated leadership experience in human resources, organisational development, or people and culture roles, ideally within a multi-site or complex organisational structure.

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across HR, recruitment, L&D, and communications functions.

Strong understanding of contemporary HR practices, employment legislation, and workforce planning.

Experience in developing and implementing strategic people initiatives that align with organisational goals.

Capability in managing change, fostering positive workplace culture, and driving employee engagement.

Familiarity with marketing and communications strategy, particularly in aligning internal culture with external brand identity.

High-level communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Our ideal candidate is energetic, highly motivated, proactive and achievement focused, while demonstrating a professional approach, a positive attitude and a passion for enabling personal growth and development.

Why Join Us Be part of a company that values its people and their growth.

Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Contribute to innovative and high-quality projects.

Enjoy opportunities for career growth and advancement with a competitive salary.

How to Apply If this is the opportunity you have been looking for, we want to hear from you! Click the "Quick Apply" button and submit an up-to-date resume and a cover letter telling us about your past experiences and what you could bring to the company.

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All applications will be treated confidentially. Fairbrother is an inclusive workplace, and we welcome and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. We encourage all our employees to be themselves without fear of discrimination or judgement about their ancestry, age, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, cultural background and / or disability status. How do your skills match this job? How do your skills match this job? Sign in and update your profile to get insights. Your application will include the following questions :

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