13th March, 2026
People & Culture Manager – Operational Workforce - Partner to CEO
This retained search is being managed by WorkTrybe in partnership with Avida RV in Emu Plains, Western Sydney.
- Direct report to the CEO
- Lead People & Culture for a 250-person operational workforce
- Play a key role in a business transformation and capability uplift
- Enjoy the flexibility of early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary of $160K–$180K + Super depending on experience
- Based onsite 5 days per week at the Emu Plains production facility
- Onsite parking available
Avida RV is one of Australia’s most established motorhome manufacturers, proudly family-owned and operating for more than
60 years.
Based in
Emu Plains, Avida designs and builds premium motorhomes for customers across Australia and internationally. With around
250 employees across production, assembly and operations, the business continues to grow while investing in leadership capability, workforce development and operational excellence.
Avida’s culture is built on strong values including
teamwork, accountability, quality craftsmanship and continuous improvement, creating an environment where people are encouraged to contribute, grow and take pride in their work.
Reporting directly to the
CEO, the People & Culture Manager will lead the P&C function and support the organisation through its next phase of
growth and organisational transformation.
Working closely with
Operations and Production leadership, this role will strengthen leadership capability across the business while embedding greater structure and discipline in people processes.
This is a
hands-on role in a blue-collar manufacturing environment, partnering closely with leaders across operations and being visible within the business.
Key Responsibilities - Lead and implement the People & Culture strategy aligned to business growth
- Support the organisation through a people and operational transformation
- Partner closely with the CEO and Operations leadership team
- Lift capability across supervisors and frontline leaders
- Strengthen recruitment, onboarding and workforce retention
- Provide strong employee relations leadership
- Embed structure, accountability and discipline across people processes
- Develop and support a People & Culture team of two direct reports
This role will suit someone who - Enjoys working closely with operational and production teams
- Is comfortable being visible in the business and partnering with frontline leaders, and early starts to attend occasional production morning kick-off meetings
- Has experience bringing structure and accountability to people practices
- Wants to play a meaningful role in the growth of an Australian manufacturing business
You are a
hands-on HR leader who can partner effectively with senior leaders while also supporting frontline managers in day-to-day people matters.
The ideal candidate will bring - Minimum 5 years’ experience in a People & Culture / HR management role
- A degree in HR, Business or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Experience working within blue-collar or operational workforce environments such as manufacturing, logistics or construction
- Exposure to or leadership of organisational transformation or change initiatives
- Strong employee relations capability
- Ability to partner effectively with operational leaders
- A strategic mindset with a practical, roll-up-your-sleeves approach
What’s in it for you? - Enjoy the flexibility of early finish on Fridays
- Direct partnership with the CEO and senior leadership team
- Opportunity to shape and strengthen the People & Culture function while developing your own career
- Join a respected Australian manufacturing brand with over 60 years of history
- Onsite parking available
If you feel ready for your next move within P+C leadership and have the right skills and experience please apply now!
N.B. Full working rights are required for this role.
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