Job Description
Key leadership role shaping people strategy and organisational performance
Ownership of HR Business Partnering, Industrial Relations and workforce programs
Drive engagement, culture and change across a complex industrial environment
Play a critical part in shaping Ampcontrol’s people strategy and supporting the business through its next phase of growth and transformation
About the company
Ampcontrol is a long-established Australian industrial organisation delivering complex engineering, manufacturing and electrical solutions across energy, resources and infrastructure markets.
With its largest manufacturing footprint based in Newcastle and the Hunter Region, and a growing international presence, the business is entering an important next phase of operational and strategic growth.
About the opportunity
Based in Tomago, this role is pivotal in leading Ampcontrol’s HR Business Partnering model and enabling the business through its next phase of growth. Reporting to the General Manager - People, the HR Lead is responsible for ensuring the delivery of strategic, tactical and operational people outcomes that directly support business performance.
You will lead a team of HR professionals and partner closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Business Unit leaders. The role requires a leader who can operate with equal effectiveness at executive and operational levels, combining strong industrial relations capability with a pragmatic, commercial and people-focused mindset. A strong on-site presence is essential to build credibility, influence, and alignment across the business.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Lead and evolve the HR Business Partnering model to deliver high-impact, consistent people support
Provide strategic HR input into group and business unit planning and execution
Own Enterprise Agreement strategy, bargaining processes and IR governance
Lead complex industrial relations matters, including conciliations and arbitration
Drive major organisational change, restructure and workforce transformation programs
Oversee workplace investigations, ensuring robust, compliant and timely execution
Lead annual people programs including workforce planning, succession planning, engagement and performance cycles
Act as a trusted senior advisor to leaders on ER, IR, performance, engagement and retention strategies
Develop and lead a high-performing HR team through coaching, mentoring and capability uplift
Drive continuous improvement in HR systems, processes and reporting
Ensure strong alignment to Ampcontrol values, safety culture and HSEQ expectations
Utilise data and reporting platforms to measure outcomes and inform decision making
About you:
This role suits a senior HR leader with strong industrial credibility, commercial acumen, and an operational mindset. You will bring:
Degree in HR, Business or similar
Extensive experience in senior HR leadership or HR Business Partnering roles
Deep expertise in Industrial Relations, Enterprise Agreements and complex ER matters
Demonstrated success leading organisational change, restructure and transformation programs
Experience within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, mining or heavy industry environments
A confident, visible and pragmatic leadership style
Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership influencing capability
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing HR teams
Strong analytical capability with the ability to use data and insights to drive performance
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact HR leadership role with genuine scale and influence, shaping Ampcontrol’s people strategy, culture and organisational performance during a critical phase of growth.
How to apply
Please click "Apply" to submit your covering letter and CV. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Louise Mann at louisem@peoplefusion.com.au or 4927 2024
To access a copy of the Success Profile Pack, including a detailed position description, please click here
Applications Close date: Wednesday 4 Feb 2026
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