About them
Located on Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta country in the Riverina, this organisation supports a large and diverse regional community through schools and community services. With a strong focus on values, education, and service, it is entering an exciting phase of cultural renewal and strengthened governance, creating a stable and purpose-driven environment for its people.
About the role
The Senior P&C Manager will sit at the heart of this uplift. Reporting to the Head of P&C, you'll lead a small team and provide high-level ER/IR and OD support across multiple locations. Key responsibilities include managing complex employee relations matters, overseeing recruitment and workforce planning, driving leadership capability initiatives, and ensuring consistent, compliant, and contemporary P&C operations. You will also play a central role in supporting a cultural reset and embedding the organisations values in all HR practices.
This is a regional role based in Wagga Wagga with relocation support provided,
offering the chance to enjoy a genuinely different lifestyle - lower cost of living, shorter commutes, a strong community, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a smaller, relationship-driven environment. Candidates from metro areas who are open to relocation are encouraged to apply.
About you
You bring strong judgement, fairness, and resilience, with proven experience navigating complex, multi-site, or unionised environments. Solutions-focused and people-centred, you are confident advising leaders through change and challenging matters, with the emotional intelligence and credibility to build trusting relationships across diverse stakeholders.
For more information in confidence, contact Lorainne Winterstein on 02 8256 2512 or Lwinterstein@thenextstep.com.au quoting reference number 3989211
Senior People & Culture Manager
Work Type:
Location:
Sydney - NSW
- Regional role based in Riverina NSW (relocation support provided)
- $150,000 to $170,000 plus super
- Lead a small team in this values-led organisation
Reference Number:
3989211
Date Published:
05-Dec-2025
Contact Name:
Lorainne Wintersrein
Contact Email:
Lwinterstein@thenextstep.com.au
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