PEOPLE & CULTURE COORDINATOR - Burdekin Region

About Us

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.

About the Role

This is a fixed term opportunity.

As the People and Culture Coordinator, you will play an important role in attracting and supporting the people who keep our operations running at our Pioneer Mill, that requires a workday commencing at 6.30am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.

You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, writing engaging job ads, sourcing and engaging talent, partnering with hiring managers, and coordinating a smooth onboarding experience for new employees.

You will also provide on-site HR support, including timecard management in Kronos, assisting with workforce relations matters, responding to employee and leader queries, and helping maintain clear communication across the sites. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional looking to grow in a dynamic operational environment while being part of a supportive team where your contribution makes a real impact.

Role Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring roles are filled efficiently and with the right talent.
• Partner with site leaders to support workforce planning and operational needs.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, systems, and documentation.
• Support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance processes, and general HR administration.
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture by promoting best-practice HR processes and supporting leaders with day-to-day people matters.

About you

We are looking for someone who brings:  

Essential

• A degree in Human Resources (or related field) or demonstrated recruitment experience, ideally within heavy industry, agriculture, or manufacturing.
• Strong experience sourcing and engaging talent in fast-paced operational environments.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work closely with leaders and candidates.
• A genuine passion for people and the ability to identify the right fit for both role and culture.
• Strong organisation and time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Recruitment Process

Applications are assessed independently and on their individual merits against the requirements of the advertised role.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be required to –

• Complete interviews, assessments, reference checks and verification of qualifications, licences and work rights.
• Successful candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete any role-specific pre-employment checks, which may include a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).
• A National Police Check and other compliance requirements.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the job ads expiry, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We encourage you to apply for future opportunities with Wilmar that align with your skills and experience.

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.