Advisor, Senior - HR

MacMahon; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave for primary carers

Retail discounts (including homewares,

outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)

Novated leases

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Job summary

Macmahon is seeking an experienced People Business Partner & People Advisor to deliver strategic HR support for our Surface Mining East teams in Australia. You will partner with leaders to manage the full employee lifecycle and provide expert HR and Employee Relations guidance across the business.

You will leverage workforce data to inform planning, engagement and retention while promoting a culture of respect, confidentiality and integrity in a fast-paced mining environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Human Resources within mining/resources/civil or similar heavy industry.
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills to build relationships at all levels.
• Practical problem-solving and attention to detail, enabling sound and balanced decision making.
• Commitment to teamwork and delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Experience using HRIS platforms to support efficient people processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR and Employee Relations advice and support to leaders and employees across the business.
• Partner with leaders to manage the full employee lifecycle, delivering timely and practical people solutions.
• Leverage workforce data and insights to support workforce planning, engagement, and retention strategies.
• Champion a culture of respect, confidentiality, and integrity through positive role modelling and trusted partnership.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Data analysis

HRIS

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re not just getting a job – you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.

About the Role

Make a real impact by delivering strategic and operational HR support to our Surface Mining East teams.
Be part of a future-focused business that values people, safety, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR and Employee Relations advice and support to leaders and employees across the business.
• Partner with leaders to manage the full employee lifecycle, delivering timely and practical people solutions.
• Leverage workforce data and insights to support workforce planning, engagement, and retention strategies.
• Champion a culture of respect, confidentiality, and integrity through positive role modelling and trusted partnership.

What You’ll Bring

Experience in Human Resources within (mining/resources/civil or similar heavy industry)

• Strong communication and stakeholder skills to build relationships at all levels
• Practical problem-solving and attention to detail, enabling sound and balanced decision making
• Commitment to teamwork and delivery of high-quality outcomes
• Experience using HRIS platforms to support efficient people process & reporting

Role Details People Business Parter & People Advisor

• Roster: (5:2/Monday to Friday)
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
  • Novated leases
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program

Why Macmahon?

• Work with people who know their stuff and back each other, within a respectful and genuine culture. Our structure is open, with no room for big egos.
• Real opportunities to learn and grow, with potential for exposure to diverse projects across Australia and Southeast Asia.