Human Resources Superintendent

Anglo American; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual bonus

Free camp and mess

Free gym membership

Job summary

Anglo American in Moranbah North Mine, QLD, seeks an experienced HR leader for an 18-month contract to drive the site’s people strategy, workforce planning, leadership development and employee relations across our underground mining operation.

You will partner with site leaders, manage recruitment, performance, investigations and culture initiatives, ensure compliance with Fair Work and industrial instruments, and build an engaged, diverse workforce with strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of Fair Work legislation and industrial relations.
• Experience advising senior leaders in complex operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based HR activities aligned with objectives.
• Drive workforce planning, succession, and capability initiatives.
• Advise on employee relations, performance, investigations, and discipline.
• Foster positive culture, engagement, wellbeing, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, instruments, and policies.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding to attract/retain talent.
• Analyse workforce metrics to inform decisions.
• Support change, culture initiatives and leadership development.
• Manage relationships with unions, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Champion diversity and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Influencing

Unionised environments experience

HR strategy & workforce planning

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline

Job description

Company Description

The critical link between our people, systems and production teams.

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world. In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

Job Description

People are at the heart of everything we do. In this 18-month contract opportunity, you'll lead the site's people strategy and partner closely with operational leaders to build a capable, engaged, and resilient workforce. From workforce planning and leadership development to employee relations and organisational culture, you'll have a direct impact on the performance and success of our underground mining operation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all site-based human resources activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Partner with leaders to drive workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, and organisational capability initiatives.
• Provide expert advice and support on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary matters, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Foster a positive workplace culture that supports engagement, inclusion, wellbeing, and employee retention.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, enterprise agreements, industrial instruments, and company policies.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding activities, ensuring timely attraction and retention of quality talent.
• Analyse workforce metrics and trends to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support organisational change, culture initiatives, and leadership development programs.
• Manage relationships with employees, unions, contractors, and external stakeholders in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and mental health and wellbeing initiatives across the workforce.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Significant HR leadership experience within mining, resources, heavy industry, manufacturing, construction, or a comparable operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Fair Work legislation, industrial relations, employee relations, and workplace investigations.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders in complex operational environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience working within unionised workforces and enterprise agreement environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering practical, business-focused HR solutions.

Additional Information

• Based at Moranbah North Mine, Moranbah, QLD
• 18 months contract with the potential of other options
• Monday to Fridaywith flexibility option of a 9-day fortnight
• FIFO (salary sacrifice), BIBO (Mackay / Rocky), DIDO or Residential (subsidised)
• Free camp and mess
• Competitive salary + 12% superannuation and annual bonus
• Free / Discounted gym membership

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. Anglo American is a leading global mining company focused on the responsible production of copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients – future-enabling products that are essential for decarbonising the global economy, improving living standards, and food security. Our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively to unlock enduring value from precious natural resources for our shareholders, for the benefit of the communities and countries in which we operate, and for society as a whole. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

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CLOSING DATE

2 December 2026

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.