Head of People & Culture

If you’ve ever dreamed of taking a blank canvas and building a thriving workplace culture from scratch — this is your moment.

Endura Mining (currently operating as Federation Mining) is an ambitious, rapidly growing mining business. Backed by leading institutional investors and led by a world-class executive team, this emerging resources business is looking to establish a high-performance culture that matches their ambitious growth plans.

You will build a best-in-class People & Culture function from day one and partner directly with founders who value bold ideas and decisive action. You will shape the DNA of a company that has strong financial backing to repeat their previous success and rapidly grow the business. You will influence decisions at the highest level while staying hands-on and connected to the team
Reporting to a co-founder, you’ll lead the people agenda across the Sydney corporate office and a flagship NZ site. It’s equal parts strategy and action — setting the long-term people plan while also rolling up your sleeves to make it happen. In this role, you will drive culture, engagement and values alignment across both countries. You will also design and implement HR systems, policies and frameworks for scale and oversee the workforce planning and Talent Acquisition strategy. You will also build leadership capability and career pathways and be the trusted advisor to the executive team, shaping culture and business performance.

You’re a hands-on, high-energy leader who thrives in entrepreneurial, greenfield environments. You have a track record of building and scaling HR functions in fast-growth or operationally complex settings — ideally in resources, infrastructure, or other asset-intensive industries. You can navigate both Australian and New Zealand employment landscapes and relish the challenge of balancing strategic impact with day-to-day delivery.

This is more than a role — it’s a chance to leave your mark while at the same time turning this opportunity into the highlight of your career. You’ll be part of a well-funded, values-led business where your ideas are heard, your expertise is trusted, and your work directly shapes the company’s future.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Merridy Thomas on 02 8256 2543 or Julie Amato on 02 8256 2572 quoting reference number 3953951 or click the link below.