About Port of Newcastle:  Port of Newcastle plays a vital role in building Australia’s prosperity through innovative and responsible supply chain solutions.  Handling around $71 billion in trade annually, the port supports Australian businesses in competing globally, with 4,697 ship movements and 166 million tonnes of cargo each year. Positioned with a deepwater channel operating at 50% capacity and excellent access to national rail and road networks, the port is set to drive future growth for the Hunter region, NSW, and Australia.  At the heart of our success are the people who keep the port operating. As custodians of this critical regional asset, we are committed to creating a sustainable, socially responsible future.   Our values shape every aspect of our operations, from strategy development to daily interactions, ensuring we continue to support the local community and the wider economy.  The Opportunity:  Port of Newcastle is seeking a proactive and detail oriented People & Culture (P&C) Coordinator to assist in managing the day to day operations of the People & Culture team.  In this role you will support a wide range of HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, talent management, and the improvement of P&C systems and processes.   You will work independently on regular administrative tasks while also contributing to strategic initiatives and organisational projects.  The role involves maintaining up to date policies, procedures, and organisational charts, as well as coordinating P&C calendar activities and supporting the preparation of reports for the Board, executives, and management.   You’ll be the SME in administering recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and managing employee documentation. The People & Culture Coordinator will assist in preparing reports for regulatory bodies, such as WGEA and FWC, and ensure accurate data management within Port of Newcastle’s HR systems.  The People & Culture Coordinator will provide support for various projects, including developing systems to streamline workflows, integrating HR systems, and improving reporting and governance processes. You will assist in managing shared services, such as payroll and talent management systems, and responding to employee requests with professionalism and accuracy.   This position will require you to liaise with multiple stakeholders across the business, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring effective collaboration.  What you will bring:   You’ll have experience working with a variety of HR information systems and business technologies, with a proven ability to manage high volume, detailed tasks.   Strong organisational, project management, and time management skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.  Experience in generating employment documents and submitting HR reports to regulatory bodies is import, along with a strong interest in HR best practices.  Whilst formal HR qualifications are desirable, practical experience in HR, especially within large organisations, will be highly regarded.  â€¯What We Offer:  Port of Newcastle provides many benefits for our valued employees, a few of which are:  Competitive salary, reviewed annually  Agile work environment  Focus on professional growth  26 week paid Parental Leave for primary carers  Optional workplace giving program – supporting employees in giving back to the Newcastle community  Work180 endorsement – PON is recognised as a top 101 employer for women in 2024  Opportunity to be involved in the development of PON’s Reconciliation Action Plan (Innovate stage)  How to Apply:   Introduce yourself by submitting your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and why you would like to join our team.   The Port of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged.  Port of Newcastle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Newcastle Harbour, the Awabakal and Worimi People, and pays respect to all Elders past, present and emerging.   AUD Newcastle 2300