Human Resources Manager

Stellar Recruitment; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The company bonus scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Gym and pool facilities access

Job summary

Harmony Australia’s CSA Mine seeks an HR Manager to lead end-to-end HR at the site, reporting to the Site General Manager. You’ll drive workforce planning, employee relations, and compliance with Australian employment law while building a high-performing team.

Based onsite in Cobar, NSW, with an 8/6 FIFO roster from Brisbane or Sydney (local candidates welcomed on 5/2). You’ll partner with operations to manage retention, recruitment, and workforce capability in a demanding mining environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or related discipline.
• Significant HR leadership experience within mining, resources, or heavy industry environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, industrial relations, and WHS requirements.
• Experience supporting site workforces in remote operations and unionised environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to the Site General Manager and leadership team.
• Deliver site-based HR strategies aligned with operational and production objectives.
• Translate corporate HR policies into practical site-specific solutions.
• Lead the onsite HR function, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Manage employee relations, performance, grievances, investigations and disciplinary processes.

Skills

HR leadership

Industrial relations

Australian employment law

Employee relations

Remote workforce

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR/Business

Job description

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. CSA Mine has recently joined Harmony Australasia, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. The acquisition underpins Harmony’s strategy to expand its Australasian footprint and establish a strong, diversified copper portfolio, complemented by the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, currently under construction, and set to become the state’s largest open‑pit copper mine upon commissioning. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper‑gold project. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

About The Role

The Human Resources Manager – CSA Mine is responsible for delivering end‑to‑end HR leadership at the mine site. Working closely with and reporting to the site General Manager, this role supports safe and productive operations through effective workforce planning, industrial and employee relations, compliance with Australian employment legislation, and the development of a high‑performing workforce.

CSA Mine has a workforce of over 500+ contractors and there is also a site‑based HR support team. The workforce consists of a mix of residential, DIDO and FIFO.

Roster

This role will be based onsite in Cobar, NSW working an 8/6-day FIFO roster from Brisbane or Sydney with local candidates highly regarded. Local candidates will be offered this opportunity on a 5/2 Monday to Friday roster.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to the Site General Manager and leadership team.
• Deliver site‑based HR strategies aligned with operational and production objectives.
• Translate corporate HR policies into practical site‑specific solutions.
• Lead the onsite HR function, ensuring consistent and high‑quality service delivery.
• Manage employee relations matters including performance management, grievances, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Interpret and apply site enterprise agreements, awards, and contracts.
• Support or lead enterprise agreement negotiations as required.
• Liaise effectively with unions, employee representatives, and external advisors.
• Lead the team that oversees end‑to‑end recruitment for site roles.
• Manage onboarding, mobilisation, site inductions, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with site leaders on workforce planning, succession, and talent retention.
• Support roster structures, FIFO/DIDO and residential arrangements, and fatigue management considerations.
• Support psychosocial risk management and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Partner with HSE teams to ensure people‑related safety obligations are met.
• Implement performance management and development frameworks.
• Identify capability gaps and support training and development initiatives.
• Drive engagement and retention strategies.
• Support leadership development and workforce capability uplift.
• Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act, WHS legislation, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records, reporting, and dashboards.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR systems and processes.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and values‑driven site culture.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives, including Indigenous engagement where applicable.
• Act as a role model for company values and leadership behaviours.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should be self‑motivated and able to work efficiently and collaboratively in a team environment with the following skills, experience and personal attributes:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or related discipline.
• Significant HR leadership experience within mining, resources, or heavy industry environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, industrial relations, and WHS requirements.
• Proven experience supporting site workforces in remote operations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior site leaders and manage complex employee relations.
• Experience in unionised environments and enterprise bargaining.
• Exposure to large‑scale workforce mobilisation.
• Prior site‑based HR management experience.
• Practical, resilient, and outcomes‑focused.
• Strong communicator with credibility across operational teams.
• High integrity, discretion, and sound judgement.
• Collaborative, hands‑on leadership style.

What are the benefits of working for Harmony?

• The opportunity to work for an international mining company with a diverse workforce.
• Participation in the company bonus scheme.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants.
• Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.

To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit: https://www.harmony.co.za/operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/