Compass Group is a world leader in catering and support services, employing over 600,000 people across 45 countries. Serving 5.5 billion meals annually to 55,000 clients, we were ranked number one in our industry on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list in 2020.

At Compass Group Australia (CGA), we do more than serve meals and provide support— we create meaningful experiences that enrich everyday life. From mining camps to hospitals, school canteens to stadiums, we deliver hospitality, facilities management, cleaning, security and more — keeping communities nourished, workplaces running, and environments safe and welcoming.

Want to see us in action? Check out our YouTube Shorts HERE for a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work some of our teams do across Australia.

The Position

The HR Project Mobilisation Manager is responsible for leading the people workstream for major new contract mobilisations across multiple sites and geographies.

This role is accountable for all HR aspects of mobilisation, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, leadership readiness, HR systems, remuneration, compliance, and communication. It is both hands-on and strategic—ensuring frameworks are designed and delivered effectively while working closely with CGA HR functions and operational leaders to deliver workforce readiness on time, safely, and in line with contract expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the HR component of large-scale contract mobilisations, ensuring all people-related deliverables are met on time and to standard.
• Develop and execute mobilisation frameworks covering workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, systems readiness, and leadership enablement.
• Partner with operational leaders to validate labour models, staffing structures, and rosters for new contracts.
• Oversee high-volume recruitment strategies in partnership with Talent Acquisition, ensuring strong candidate pipelines.
• Manage employee transition processes from incumbent providers, ensuring compliance with legal and industrial requirements.
• Ensure HR systems, payroll builds, and pay structures are accurate and compliant with Awards/Enterprise Agreements.
• Design and deliver leadership readiness and targeted training programs for operational go-live.
• Develop and implement clear communication plans, ensuring consistent and timely information is provided to employees and leaders.

The Person

• Proven experience in leading large-scale HR or People & Culture mobilisation projects.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and industrial compliance.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to deliver against tight deadlines.
• Highly developed stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in both strategic project planning and hands-on execution.

The Benefits

CGA offers a wide range of valuable benefits. Our team members enjoy access to comprehensive learning and development programs, a variety of employee recognition initiatives, and exclusive company discounts. You can learn more about what we offer HERE

We offer a competitive base salary plus superannuation, along with eligibility for our annual incentive bonus scheme from the start of CGA’s new financial year.

This role is available for an immediate start. Interviews will begin as soon as suitable applications are received.

We believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve, where everyone feels valued and empowered. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages, gender identities and expressions, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you’re ready to make an impact and be part of a global leader that fuels innovation, supports communities, and powers possibility across industries — we’d love to hear from you!