Advisor - People

Job Responsibilities

Macmahon is looking for a proactive People Advisor to join our Surface Mining People Operations team, supporting our Queensland Mine Sites. You’ll deliver hands-on generalist HR support, partnering with leaders and employees to improve employee experience and business performance. This role focuses on practical talent management, culture and compliance solutions helping our teams work effectively and grow.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact within a supportive, growth-focused team.

About the role

• Provide HR/ER advice, coaching, and support.
• Manage/support investigations, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends and respond to workforce needs.
• Partner with the business for cyclical people activities.
• Based in central CBD Brisbane office with regular site travel.  
• Permanent full-time role with competitive salary and growth opportunities.

About you

• Certificate, Diploma, or bachelor’s degree in human resources, or a related field
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the mining industry
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing employment legislation and HR policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently on an assigned portfolio of work but also as a collaborative team member
• Developed critical thinking and decision-making skills 
• Hold a valid Driver’s Licence
• Proficient in the use of SuccessFactors would be advantageous

Employee benefits

• Central office location - a short 2-minute walk across the road from central station
• Dedicated lifestyle, financial and mental health support
• Salary sacrifice options for flights, vehicles, airport parking and so much more
• Access to a wide range of employee discounts with Macmahon retail, vehicle, insurance and banking partners
• Ongoing career development opportunities to “Challenge. Develop. Grow”

Be More at Macmahon
 

Across Macmahon’s team, you will find positive stories of people embracing opportunities to develop and grow their careers going on to celebrate impressive career milestones that contribute to our success. With over 9,000 highly skilled people in our team, we’re proud of the values-based culture we have built over 60 years which is the driving force propelling our people to continually aspire to Be More. 

About Macmahon
 

Macmahon is a leading Australian contract mining company with projects throughout Australia and Southeast Asia. Delivering a comprehensive range of surface and underground mining, civil design and construction, performance enhancement, and mine site maintenance and rehabilitation services to the resources sector. 

Recruitment process
 

Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks. Proof of working rights in Australia (valid passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or current visa grant notification) is also required.

Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.