HR Manager - Darnum - Eastern Victoria - 15969 - Fonterra

General Information

Date Published

15-Jul-2026

Advertising Ends

13-Aug-2026

ID#

15969

Role Type

Work Type

Permanent Full-Time

Workplace Type

On-site

Country

Australia

Location

Eastern Victoria

Position Description

About Lactalis-Mainland Dairy

Mainland Dairy, the business formerly known as Fonterra’s global Consumer and associated businesses, is now part of the Lactalis Group and known as Lactalis-Mainland Dairy.

Lactalis is a French family-owned business founded in Laval in 1933. Today, it is the world’s leading dairy group, present in 50 countries employing around 85,500 people. It is home to some of the world’s best known global and international dairy brands, including Président, Galbani and Parmalat, and local brands including Pauls, OAK, and Cracker Barrel in Australia.

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy is a team of more than 4,300 employees, operating 16 manufacturing sites across Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. We make well-loved brands including Perfect Italiano, Mainland, and Western Star.

Our passionate and talented team is committed to nurturing the future, unlocking new opportunities, and fostering innovation in nutrition and food.

About The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead HR operations at our Darnum site.

Working closely with site leaders, you'll drive people initiatives that support a safe, engaged and high-performing workforce while providing practical HR solutions aligned to business objectives.

In this role, you will:

Deliver end-to-end HR support across the site, including recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, performance and talent management
Partner with leaders to enhance culture, engagement and capability
Manage employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations, performance issues and union engagement
Coach leaders on people management and organisational effectiveness
Lead annual HR processes including performance, talent and remuneration reviews
Use workforce data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement
Maintain a strong on-site presence across both locations (minimum 4 days per week)
Partner with HSE to promote safety and compliance

About You

You’re a pragmatic HR professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and building strong relationships across the business.

You will also bring:

Generalist HR experience in manufacturing, logistics, FMCG or a similar operational environment
Strong employee and industrial relations expertise
Experience across recruitment, workforce planning, performance management and talent development
Sound knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills
A data-driven, solutions-focused approach
The ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites
A qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

What We Offer

Competitive pay and benefits
Career development and internal opportunities across a global business
A team focused workplace in a fantastic culture where your work has real impact
A strong commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability

Our Commitment

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, or ability.

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Please note that applicants must have full working rights for Australia to be considered.

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