HR & Workforce Manager

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mogi I/O is seeking an experienced HR Manager to establish and lead the human resources function for a large-scale remote mining operation in Brisbane, Australia. The role involves overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, industrial relations, compliance, performance management, training, and employee engagement.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of HR experience, preferably in mining or remote operations, along with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR experience, preferably within mining, oil & gas, construction, or remote operations.
• Strong background in workforce mobilisation and industrial relations.
• Experience building or leading HR functions in complex operational environments.
• Experience in Papua New Guinea or similar jurisdictions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement workforce plans aligned with operational requirements.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, mobilisation, and deployment activities.
• Manage employee and industrial relations including contracts and grievances.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and regulatory obligations.
• Implement performance management and employee development programs.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll, and workforce reporting.
• Establish HR systems and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support workforce objectives.

Skills

Workforce mobilisation

Industrial relations

HR compliance

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Location: Brisbane, Australia (regular travel to Papua New Guinea)

Seeking an experienced HR Manager to establish and lead the human resources function for a large-scale remote mining operation. The role will oversee workforce planning, recruitment, industrial relations, compliance, performance management, training, and employee engagement to support operational readiness and long-term workforce effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement workforce plans aligned with operational requirements.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, mobilisation, and workforce deployment activities.
• Manage employee and industrial relations, including contracts, grievances, and workforce policies.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, company policies, and regulatory obligations.
• Implement performance management, employee development, and leadership training programs.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll inputs, and workforce reporting.
• Establish HR systems, dashboards, and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with operational, community, security, and government stakeholders to support workforce objectives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of HR experience, preferably within mining, oil & gas, construction, or remote operations.
• Strong background in workforce mobilisation, industrial relations, and HR compliance.
• Experience building or leading HR functions in complex operational environments.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in Papua New Guinea or similar jurisdictions is advantageous.