Job Description

Are you an organised, people-focused coordinator looking to grow your career in People & Culture?

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented People & Culture Coordinator to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, loves supporting people, and wants to play a meaningful role in creating a positive employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.

About Big River Group

Big River Group is a publicly listed Australian company with more than 120 years of experience in timber, building materials and prefabricated construction solutions. With manufacturing and distribution sites across Australia and New Zealand, we are recognised for our commitment to quality, innovation and exceptional customer service across commercial, civil and residential markets.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you will provide hands-on support across People & Culture administration, recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee lifecycle processes, reporting, compliance, and culture initiatives. You will also support the wider People & Culture team and help ensure our people processes run smoothly, efficiently, and with a high level of care.

This role would suit someone who is highly organised, service-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

What you will be doing

• Acting as a first point of contact for general People & Culture queries
• Managing and triaging the shared People & Culture inbox
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding coordination across the business
• Preparing contracts, variation letters, correspondence, and People & Culture templates
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HRIS data
• Supporting employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding
• Assisting with People & Culture reporting, documentation, and compliance
• Coordinating with third-party providers and supporting safety and return to work administration
• Contributing to employee engagement initiatives and People & Culture projects

What we are looking for

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in a People & Culture Coordinator role or similar
• Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and approachable style with a strong customer service mindset
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Experience using HR systems is advantageous
• A proactive attitude and genuine willingness to learn and grow

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive team environment
• Career progression within an ASX-listed organisation

Why join us?

This is a great opportunity to build your People & Culture career in a role that offers variety, exposure across the full employee lifecycle, and the chance to contribute to meaningful people initiatives. You will be part of a supportive team and play an important role in helping create a positive and engaging workplace culture.

If you are passionate about people, enjoy working behind the scenes to make things happen, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Big River Group we value equality, inclusion and diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace free of discrimination. All aspects of recruitment and employment are based on competence, performance, merit and business needs.