* Be part of our reopening - help shape the future of a revitalised business.
* A genuine new start - build culture, team and the framework from the ground up.
* High impact and autonomy - unencumbered by legacy systems and constraints.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, the
People and Culture
Manager
is responsible for the full employee lifecycle. You will partner closely with the management team to deliver contemporary people initiatives that support operational excellence and employee engagement for an initial team of 60 employees.
From workforce planning and recruitment to learning and development and performance management, you'll be the driving force behind creating and implementing KMC's people activities, with a goal of becoming an employer of choice in our industry and region.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading recruitment and onboarding for a diverse workforce – a particular focus for 2026.
* Developing the people and culture strategy and framework, including policies, processes and systems.
* Leading, advising and co-ordinating learning, development and succession planning.
* Managing employee relations, performance and wellbeing.
* Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
* Partnering with the General Manager to drive engagement initiatives and foster a positive, values led culture.
About You
* Degree qualified with broad generalist HR experience, developed over 10+ years in multiple organisations.
* Practical and adaptable with the confidence to operate at a strategic level, alongside a willingness to undertake operational tasks. Initially, this is a standalone role with locally contracted professional support.
* Enjoys building relationships across all levels and types of people – including professional staff, tradespeople and processing team members – from a range of backgrounds and cultures.
* Initiative and a positive, can do attitude – you'll proactively source advice when needed to progress unfamiliar tasks.
* Experience in food production is an advantage.
Why Join Us?
Kimberley Meat Company is under new ownership and now forms part of a broad Australian pastoral portfolio held by an international fund.
This is a rare opportunity to design and embed a contemporary HR framework within a supportive, leadership team. We value your expertise to help build our culture and workforce from the ground up, with true autonomy, unencumbered by legacy systems and constraints.
While Broome and Derby are small and remote, our beaches, culture, scenery and experiences are the foundation of an incredible dry season tourism industry. This supports over 20 restaurants, 8 cafes, 10 race days, an array of art galleries, the second largest regional Pride Mardi Gras in Australia, rodeos, the famous Matso's Brewery, the annual Shinju Matsuri ('Festival of the Pearl'), marathon, triathlon, the Gibb River Challenge and a busy airport with a dozen daily flights.
We're not your average regional town. Our communities are so multi-cultural you'll have no problem fitting in Friends are made by joining the wide range of sporting clubs, trivia nights, the arts collective or the diverse choices of environmental, dog walking, fishing, boating, cultural and gardening groups.
How to Apply
If you're ready for a fresh start and want to be part of a team which holds integrity, respect, adaptability and resilience as core values, we'd love to hear from you.
For a full position description, head to our website
Don't meet every single requirement? We know women and minority groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they can tick off every qualification. If you believe you have what it takes to perform this role we encourage you to believe in yourself, focus on your strengths, be honest and apply
To apply, please email a current CV and a short cover letter describing yourself and what attracts you to this role to
Applications close Saturday 14th February at 5pm
but will be reviewed and responded to as they are received so don't delay.
Please note this is not a FIFO role and the successful candidate is expected to be based permanently in Broome or Derby, WA. Relocation and housing assistance is available for applicants not currently residing locally.
Australian work rights are required for this position.