Introduction:
ACEREZ is the appointed Network Operator for the Central‑West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ) — Australia’s first REZ and a nationally significant infrastructure program. ACEREZ M&L Contractor is responsible for maintaining and operating the network assets for the duration of the 35-year term. We are recruiting a HR Business Partner to join our ACEREZ M&L team. This role is based in Mudgee or the Central‑West region.
Description:
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a HRBP, you will provide pragmatic, risk aware HR advice and support to leaders, partnering closely with operational and field-based managers and supervisors to deliver consistent people focussed outcomes in a highly regulated, high risk operating environment. This role provides hands-on ownership across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance, engagement, payroll (managing external service partners), and employee relations, ensuring scalable, consistent, compliant, and effective HR practices aligned with business obligations.
Key Responsibilities
This position will:
Skills & Qualifications
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our goal is to build a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and drives innovation through varied perspectives. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and look forward to creating a supportive workplace together.
ACEREZ is the appointed Network Operator for the Central‑West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ) — Australia’s first REZ and a nationally significant infrastructure program. ACEREZ M&L Contractor is responsible for maintaining and operating the network assets for the duration of the 35-year term. We are recruiting a HR Business Partner to join our ACEREZ M&L team. This role is based in Mudgee or the Central‑West region.
Description:
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a HRBP, you will provide pragmatic, risk aware HR advice and support to leaders, partnering closely with operational and field-based managers and supervisors to deliver consistent people focussed outcomes in a highly regulated, high risk operating environment. This role provides hands-on ownership across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance, engagement, payroll (managing external service partners), and employee relations, ensuring scalable, consistent, compliant, and effective HR practices aligned with business obligations.
Key Responsibilities
This position will:
- Act as a first point of contact and support for managers, supervisors and employees on HR matters
- Coordinate the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, and offboarding
- Maintain a practical performance rhythm and support leaders to run engagement actions
- Manage employee relations issues including grievances, complaints, conflict resolution, and where necessary investigations
- Maintain HR policies, HRIS records, templates and employee communications
- Oversee, advise and manage all EBAs and Individual Employment Agreements
- Process payroll accurately and maintain employee payroll records, whilst working effectively with Payroll Provider and Finance teams
- Develop and maintain a practical people plan aligned to business objectives, ie. workforce, capability, culture
Skills & Qualifications
- (Essential) Min 8 years’ experience as a HRBP ideally in a site-based HR role within a major infrastructure, mining, construction or energy project.
- (Essential) Knowledge of Fair Work Act, NES and applicable awards.
- (Desirable) Degree or equivalent in Human Resources or Business
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our goal is to build a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and drives innovation through varied perspectives. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and look forward to creating a supportive workplace together.