Lead Finance

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Additional annual leave

Share plans

Superannuation contributions

Facilities including gym & pool

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Lead HR & IR professional to drive strategic people initiatives for a major open-cut operation in the Northern Territory.

You will oversee the employee lifecycle, workforce planning, and industrial relations, with a focus on change management and organisational design. This permanent FIFO role offers 4:3 rosters from Cairns or Darwin and a strong culture of inclusion and development.

Qualifications

• Significant industrial and employee relations experience within heavy industry.
• At least five years’ relevant experience, including generalist HR and change management.
• Clear communication, negotiation and influencing skills to build effective partnerships.
• Commercial judgement and analytical skills to identify causes, assess risks and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workforce, talent and succession plans to meet capability needs.
• Advise on industrial relations, enterprise bargaining and workplace investigations.
• Guide organisational design and change projects to support business needs.
• Coach leaders to develop their teams and improve performance and engagement.

Skills

Industrial relations

Generalist HR

Change management

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

HR degree

Job description

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together, we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

No matter your career path, we will support you to learn, grow, and succeed. Join us and build a brighter future.

ABOUT GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Options for additional superannuation contributions
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent position on a 4:3 roster, FIFO from Cairns or Darwin.

As the Lead Finance , You will be responsible for providing strategic HR support across the employee lifecycle to align people priorities with business goals and strengthen South32’s culture.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Coordinate workforce, talent and succession plans to meet capability needs.
• Advise on industrial relations, enterprise bargaining and workplace investigations.
• Guide organisational design and change projects to support business needs.
• Coach leaders to develop their teams and improve performance and engagement.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Significant industrial and employee relations experience within heavy industry.
• At least five years’ relevant experience, including generalist HR and change management.
• Clear communication, negotiation and influencing skills to build effective partnerships.
• Commercial judgement and analytical skills to identify causes, assess risks and develop solutions.

Qualifications for this position are:

• Relevant degree, preferably in HR, industrial relations, organisational behaviour or change management.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 9th November 2026.