Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global food solutions provider, renowned for exceptional quality, innovation, and industry-leading sustainability practices. We are passionate about creating fresh, natural, healthy, and convenient solutions. Our premium beef, lamb, and high-quality protein brands are produced at our state-of-the-art Australian facilities and enjoyed by customers across the globe. If you’re passionate about quality and innovation too, we’d love to meet you. We’ll work well together.
Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global foods solutions business, renowned for exceptional quality and innovation. Specialising in premium Australian beef, lamb and high-quality protein products, Kilcoy Global Foods products are enjoyed in more than 50 countries.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit our website: www.kilcoyglobalfoods.com
Location: Birtinya (Sunshine Coast) or Kyneton (Victoria)
We're looking for a National Employee Relations Manager to lead our enterprise bargaining strategy and employee consultation across our manufacturing sites around Australia. You'll be the go-to person for all things industrial relations—making sure we follow the rules while also engaging with our teams in a way that supports the business and creates a great place to work.
What you'll focus on:
Industrial relations and making sure we stay compliant
Employee Relations and Workplace Culture
Reporting and providing useful insights
You're someone who’s experienced, confident, and ready to step into a national role. Here's what we’re looking for:
A degree in HR, IR, Law, Business or something similar
HR qualifications (bonus points if you're an AHRI member)
Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, the Fair Work Act, and Modern Awards
A good understanding of manufacturing environments and safety standards
7–10 years of experience in employee/industrial relations or senior HR roles
Experience across multiple manufacturing sites in different states
Skilled in handling workplace investigations, disputes, and grievances
Comfortable leading enterprise bargaining and union negotiations
You’ve coached and supported HR teams and business partners
You've worked on company-wide policy rollouts
Experience in change management (like mergers or acquisitions) is a big plus
Full-time, secure role
Live and work on the beautiful Sunshine Coast
Discounted premium meat (yum!)
A workplace that celebrates cultural diversity
Discounted health insurance
This is a great long-term career opportunity with a major business headquartered on the Sunshine Coast. We’ve been growing steadily—20% year on year—and now have over $2 billion in sales. We’re serious about creating a people-first workplace where your wellbeing really matters.
If you are looking to join a company that promotes innovation, is a leader in industry and champions success, then apply now.
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