HR & Recruitment Coordinator

Vassallo Constructions Pty Ltd; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassallo Constructions Pty Ltd is seeking a motivated HR & Recruitment Coordinator to join a fast-growing team in Mackay. You will own end-to-end recruitment, coordinate onboarding, and support apprenticeship and traineeship programs while contributing to workforce development.

The role offers hands-on experience across HR functions in a dynamic construction business. Join a locally owned, collaborative team focused on growth, development opportunities, and delivering effective HR solutions

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and HR coordination across a growing organisation.
• Ability to manage onboarding and new starter processes end-to-end.
• Strong focus on employee engagement and workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end recruitment activities from job ads to candidate selection.
• Build talent pipelines to support a growing workforce.
• Coordinate onboarding, contracts, inductions and new starter requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers to meet workforce needs and recruitment goals.
• Contribute to employer branding and recruitment strategies.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Onboarding

Employee engagement

HRIS / HR software

Stakeholder management

Tools

HRIS software

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic HR & Recruitment Coordinator to join our dynamic team in a fast-growing organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end recruitment activities while being actively involved in a broad range of HR functions, including employee engagement, onboarding, professional development, training and coordination of apprenticeship, traineeship and work experience programs.

The role offers variety, hands-on experience and the opportunity to contribute to workforce development and the continued growth and success of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Drive end-to-end recruitment activities, from developing engaging job advertisements and sourcing talent through to screening, interviewing, reference checking and candidate selection.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to support the organisation's growing workforce and future recruitment needs.
• Deliver a positive and engaging onboarding experience, coordinating employment documentation, contracts, inductions and new starter requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers and operational teams to understand workforce requirements and deliver effective recruitment solutions.
• Contribute to recruitment initiatives, employer branding and strategies to attract and retain quality talent.

Human Resources & Workforce Development

• Provide proactive HR support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation reviews, employment variations, employee engagement and offboarding.
• Build positive working relationships with employees, supervisors and managers, providing practical HR guidance and support.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives, identifying training needs, organising professional development opportunities and maintaining training records.
• Support and coordinate apprenticeship, traineeship, graduate and work experience programs, helping develop the next generation of skilled employees.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams, training providers and educational institutions to support workforce capability and career development pathways.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes, policies and initiatives that support a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company requirements.
• Assist with employee engagement, retention and broader people and culture initiatives across the business.

What We Offer

• At Vassallo Constructions, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. As a growing, locally owned business, we offer a supportive, collaborative and dynamic working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and grow their careers.
• Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to a diverse range of HR, recruitment, training and workforce development activities.
• The opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to a growing organisation.
• A supportive, team-focused workplace that values initiative, fresh ideas and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to work across a diverse range of construction and associated business operations.