Are you a people-focused organiser who thrives on making teams work at their best?

Murrakei Farms is a cropping, livestock and berry farm nestled in the beautiful Red Hills amongst green pastures and paddocks just 10 minutes from Deloraine in the north-west of Tasmania, due to growth they are seeking a HR & Workforce Coordinator to ensure they have the right people in the right place, every day. This is a practical role combining workforce planning, rostering, HR compliance, and hands-on coordination across harvest and off-season operations.

You’ll work closely with Supervisors, Office Staff, and the Farm Manager to support hiring, onboarding, team culture, communication, and day-to-day problem-solving. Your work will directly impact how smoothly the teams operate and how successful harvest and off-season activities are.

Key Responsibilities:

Workforce Planning & Rostering

• Develop and manage rosters during harvest
• Allocate staff to crops based on performance and efficiency
• Liaise with PALM Facilitator and Supervisors to plan daily workforce needs
• Adjust rosters proactively to meet crop and weather conditions
• Coordinate maintenance crew rosters during the off-season

Performance & Culture

• Monitor worker performance and support Supervisors in addressing productivity gaps
• Support daily check-ins on WHS, productivity, and people concerns
• Address underperformance or absenteeism and assist with performance improvement plans (PIPs)
• Implement and maintain staff reward and recognition programs
• Conduct yearly role and responsibility reviews
• Resolve workplace conflicts and act as a point of contact for staff concerns

Recruitment & HR Compliance

• Prepare job ads, manage applications, and conduct interviews
• Set up onboarding processes and ensure contracts are accurate and compliant
• Keep detailed records for each worker (contracts, timesheets, visa status, etc.)
• Review and update HR policies
• Ensure processes are documented and followed by team leads and Supervisors

Admin, Compliance & Communication

• Maintain accurate time and attendance records
• Report on job loads and overtime requirements
• Coordinate onboarding of new staff
• Assist with investigations as required
• Communicate clearly across all levels to ensure staff understand expectations

What you’ll need:

• Outstanding people skills – confident, fair, and approachable
• 5+ years’ experience in HR, operations, or workforce coordination
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience rostering or coordinating a seasonal workforce
• Solid understanding of Human Resources
• Comfortable using basic systems (timesheets, spreadsheets, etc.)

My client is a family-owned business that values teamwork, reliability, and a practical approach. If you love working with people and making operations run smoothly, this could be the perfect role for you.

Apply now to join the team and make a real impact on how their people work and succeed!