Roster: Permanent Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Location: Port Hedland, WA (no FIFO)
About the role
This role is designed as a career pathway into a Recruitment Specialist position, with progression based on your individual readiness, capability, and confidence.
As a Recruitment Support Officer, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across the full recruitment lifecycle while supporting our busy recruitment team. You’ll help build strong talent pools, coordinate smooth hiring processes, and develop the foundational skills needed to progress into a Recruitment Specialist role.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is eager to grow, learn, and take the next step in their recruitment career.
Skills & experience
- Port Hedland resident (local role – not FIFO)
- Previous administration or recruitment experience desirable
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confident, professional communicator with a positive, can‑do attitude
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proactive team player with strong initiative, able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
- “No job too big or small” mindset
- Mine site experience advantageous
Duties & responsibilities
- Review and screen job applications, referring candidate enquiries to the appropriate recruiter
- Communicate with applicants, internal managers, and clients to support recruitment needs
- Prepare high‑quality candidate submissions for the Account Manager
- Organise and maintain accurate candidate databases and records
- Verify tickets, qualifications, and compliance documentation
- Schedule interviews, prepare materials, and support a smooth interview process
- Collect and document interview feedback and conduct reference checks
- Coordinate onboarding, including preparation of materials and liaising with departments
- Allocate client and internal inductions and communicate job placement details
- Conduct drug and alcohol screenings (training provided)
- Maintain recruitment systems and software while assisting with general administrative tasks
Benefits
- Weekly pay + living allowance support
- Be part of a close‑knit, supportive team environment
- Secure a permanent position with long‑term stability
- Enjoy a positive workplace culture with regular recognition, team‑building activities, and social events
- Access genuine opportunities for career growth, professional development, and hands-on training and professional development
- Gain valuable experience in recruitment and business administration
- Work for a locally owned, family‑run business that prioritises its people and the local community
About the company
Category 5 Labour Management is a locally owned labour hire company providing skilled trades and maintenance staff across various industries. We pride ourselves on exceptional service, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for career growth. Our people are key to our success, and we’re committed to helping them thrive.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion, please contact Mel on 08 9173 4116 or click ‘Apply Now’.
- Weekly pay advantage + Living Allowance
- Secure a permanent position with long-term stability
- Launch your recruitment career with a well respected Pilbara employer
Location
WA Other
Classification
Recruitment - Support/Other
Work Type
Permanent / Full Time
Posted
Friday 26 June, 2026
