Join one of Australia's leading mining contractors and build your HR career in a dynamic site-based role.
MacKellar is an industry leader in mining and civil earthmoving, delivering large-scale mining services across Australia for 60 years. We're committed to developing our people, maintaining a strong safety culture and providing long-term career opportunities.
We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our team at the Carmichael Mine in Central Queensland.
You'll partner with operational leaders to provide practical HR advice and support across a broad range of employee relations, performance management and workforce matters. This is a hands-on role where you'll build strong relationships across site and play a key part in supporting our people and leaders.
This position is offered on a FIFO 5/2/4/3 roster from Townsville or Rockhampton.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to leaders across employee relations and people management matters.
- Assist with performance management, investigations, grievances, misconduct and disciplinary processes.
- Prepare employment documentation including warnings, investigation outcomes, performance improvement plans and termination correspondence.
- Coach supervisors on employment legislation, Enterprise Agreement interpretation and HR best practice.
- Support fitness for work, return-to-work and absenteeism management in collaboration with the Health team.
- Build strong relationships with leaders and employees to promote a positive, compliant and high-performing workplace.
- Coordinate with Payroll, Travel and Site Administration to resolve employee travel and roster-related queries.
- Assist with HR initiatives, projects and continuous improvement activities.
- Escalate complex employee relations matters where required.
About You
You'll be a confident HR professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and providing practical advice that supports both employees and the business.
You'll also have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Previous experience in an HR Advisor or generalist HR role.
- Experience supporting employee relations, investigations, performance management and disciplinary processes.
- Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Awards and/or Enterprise Agreements.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience within mining, construction, civil, manufacturing or another industrial environment will be highly regarded.
What's on Offer
- FIFO from Townsville or Rockhampton.
- 5/2/4/3 roster offering an excellent work-life balance.
- Competitive salary package.
- Long-term career opportunities with a well-established mining contractor.
- Supportive leadership team committed to your professional development.
- Opportunity to gain valuable site-based HR experience in a large mining operation.
- Employee discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives and additional company benefits.
At MacKellar, our people are fundamental to our success. We value teamwork, integrity, accountability and safety, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you're looking for your next HR opportunity in the mining industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.
