People Business Partner & People Advisor

MacMahon; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Retail discounts

Novated leases

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Job summary

Macmahon in Brisbane, Australia seeks a People Business Partner & People Advisor to deliver strategic and operational HR support to Surface Mining East teams. You will champion safety, performance and a respectful culture while partnering with leaders on people solutions.

Experience in mining or heavy industry and strong stakeholder engagement are essential, as is proficiency with HRIS platforms for people processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in Human Resources within mining, resources, civil or similar heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR and Employee Relations advice and support to leaders and employees.
• Partner with leaders to manage the full employee lifecycle, delivering practical people solutions.
• Leverage workforce data and insights to support planning, engagement and retention.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

HRIS

Workforce planning

Communication

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

People Business Partner & People Advisor

At Macmahon, you'll find something different. We're a successful mining and civil contractor that's going places - and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you're not just getting a job - you're joining a quality team that's built together, and built to last.

About the Role

Make a real impact by delivering strategic and operational HR support to our Surface Mining East teams.

Be part of a future-focused business that values people, safety, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR and Employee Relations advice and support to leaders and employees across the business.
• Partner with leaders to manage the full employee lifecycle, delivering timely and practical people solutions.
• Leverage workforce data and insights to support workforce planning, engagement, and retention strategies.
• Champion a culture of respect, confidentiality, and integrity through positive role modelling and trusted partnership.

What You'll Bring

Experience in Human Resources within (mining/resources/civil or similar heavy industry)

• Strong communication and stakeholder skills to build relationships at all levels
• Practical problem-solving and attention to detail, enabling sound and balanced decision making
• Commitment to teamwork and delivery of high-quality outcomes
• Experience using HRIS platforms to support efficient people process & reporting

Role Details People Business Parter & People Advisor

• Roster: (5:2/Monday to Friday)
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
  • Novated leases
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program

Why Macmahon?

• Work with people who know their stuff and back each other, within a respectful and genuine culture. Our structure is open, with no room for big egos.
• Real opportunities to learn and grow, with potential for exposure to diverse projects across Australia and Southeast Asia.