Manager Human Resources

About South32  

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come.  
 
About GEMCO  
   
Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is a South32 Company, the operation is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.  
 
We’re hiring a Human Resources Manager to manage the on-site HR team at our exciting open cut operation. You’ll be degree qualified in a related discipline (HR/IR/Organisational Behaviour/Change Management), with significant experience in leading a professional team to influence and contribute to decisions that improve performance within the team locally and to the decision making across the global HR function. 
 
As a South32 team member, we want to set you up for success. You’ll do this with our team of experts through coaching and mentoring opportunities, and connection to the broader HR function team members. We will help you connect with new colleagues, so you can build strong work relationships, grow your knowledge of the mining and metals industry, and provide you with an environment that empowers you to get on with the job.

This role reports to the Senior Manager HR and is offered on either a residential basis or FIFO from Darwin or Cairns, working 4 days on and 3 days off. From here, you can make the most of your lifestyle friendly roster exploring the tropical north, with easy access to a multitude of locations showcasing the rich culture and heritage of these regions. Our GEMCO community gives you the chance to throw a line in at the end of the day or catch a stunning sunset over the water. For the fitness inclined, you could choose to burn off some energy in one of our gyms, have a hit on the tennis courts or wash away the day in our lap pool.

You’re a good fit with this role if you have:
 

• Demonstrated ability to contribute, influence and make decisions within multi-functional teams
• Ability to select, develop, coach and mentor employees resulting in improved engagement, diversity and organisational capability
• Significant experience in industrial relations with a sound knowledge of industrial and employee relations theory, principles, policies and practices within a heavy industry context
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a strong partner service ethic to build strong internal and external relationships

Our culture  
 
At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded.  
 
If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at South32. 
  
Please note this job advert will close on 21st May 2023.