General Manager, People and Safety

• Lead and manage the People and Safety function of a diverse and complex business
• Family owned and operated business, family values and culture
• 200+ employees across 3 states, national dealer network, 3 direct reports

Goldacres is an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of world-class agricultural spray equipment. Family owned and operated, with a head office and manufacturing facility in Ballarat, three retail sprayer centres and dealer networks across Australia, Goldacres have a reputation for innovation, quality and adaptability.

From their inception in 1978, they have prospered by constantly re-inventing their products and business practices in a fast-changing landscape; turning ideas into reality to deliver sprayers which are truly Australia’s world-class sprayers.

Goldacres employs 200+ employees, with dedicated and specialised teams working across multiple functions of the business such as Engineering and Design, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Trades, Sales and Product Specialists, Parts and Service, Marketing, Finance and People and Safety.

Reporting to the Managing Director, this role sits as part of the Leadership team at Goldacres and will provide leadership, coaching and mentoring across the business including leading and managing a team of three direct reports.

A key focus of the General Manager, People & Safety role is to partner with a wide range of internal stakeholders to consult and provide HR strategies and solutions that align with the Goldacres vision and values while enhancing culture and business performance. The capacity to provide leadership, facilitate change and support the achievement of business objectives while recognising the interdependencies across business departments will be critical to success.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Business Strategy and Leadership

• Lead the development, implementation and regular review of HR Strategies and culture initiatives, to maximise employee engagement.
• Partner with Senior Management, Managers and Supervisors in identifying business needs and solutions for organisation and functional structure, succession planning and employee development.
• Analyse people data and trends in support of strategic priorities and initiatives

People Management and Development

• Support management in the performance review and development of employees to maximise their potential
• Oversee the training and development of Goldacres employees to support career progression and development, workforce and succession planning strategies
• Lead employee value proposition initiatives to support talent acquisition and attraction, employee engagement and retention
• Manage the industrial and employee relations functions
• Ensure Goldacres has the right people in the right roles at the right time to be able to deliver on it’s strategy, goals and objectives
• Develop and present options and solutions for HR issues and challenges, influencing and negotiating outcomes across the business.

Safety & Compliance

• Lead and manage the work health and safety and employee wellbeing function of the business
• Compliance of Federal and State workplace, safety, and workers compensation laws and regulations
• Compliance of WorkCover and RTW processes, ensuring annual premium reviews are conducted
• Compliance and development and maintenance of employee files, position descriptions and HR records
• Ensure regulatory compliance of HR functions such as IR/ER, EEO, legislative compliance.

The role of General Manager, People and Safety exists due to the retirement of the current incumbent and while nothing is broken’ this is a role that offers an opportunity to build on solid HR foundations and bring new ideas. Success in the role will require qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline and/or extensive HR experience coupled with a proven background in a HR leadership and management role.

You will have a strong knowledge of employment law, industrial relations, workforce planning, and HR best practice. This role will require the successful candidate to have capacity to operate at both a strategic and operational level, with business/commercial acumen and an appreciation and understanding of the complexities of the drivers of such a diverse business. You will have expertise in effectively translating strategy into day to day operational activities.

A proven background in leading, coaching, mentoring and developing people is critical with excellent conflict management and resolution skills and a flexible, adaptable, solution-focused, resilient approach.

Why Goldacres?
Competitive remuneration package
Be part of a local family-owned and operated business
Positive team-based family values culture
Be trusted and given the autonomy to perform your role while being acknowledged for your contribution
Monthly lunches
EAP & Wellness Program

Inspired? For further information contact Ange Connor on 0407 833 152. The position description for the role can be downloaded by using the ‘Download Position Description’ button below.

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