Recruitment & Business Development Lead

TSM Labour; Strathpine; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

TSM Labour is seeking an experienced blue-collar recruiter to advance into recruitment leadership, people management and business development. This hands-on role covers sourcing through to onboarding and mobilisation, with autonomy and direct support from the Director.

The position starts part-time (three days per week) and may grow to full-time. Based in Bundaberg or Strathpine, it offers opportunities to expand the recruitment function within a valued client base.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated recruitment experience within mining, civil, construction, transport or similar blue-collar sector.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and mobilisation.
• Previous people leadership experience or readiness for leadership role.
• A sound understanding of pre-employment medicals, drug and alcohol testing, inductions and mobilisation requirements.
• Strong client relationships and stakeholder-management skills.
• An interest in business development and growing existing and new client relationships.
• Experience using SEEK, recruitment databases and other sourcing platforms.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple vacancies, candidates and mobilisation requirements simultaneously.
• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach.
• The confidence to work autonomously while maintaining regular communication with the Director.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for mining, civil, construction and transport roles
• Lead, support and coordinate employees involved in recruitment, onboarding and mobilisation activities
• Source candidates through SEEK, job boards, existing databases, referrals and industry networks
• Screen candidates, conduct interviews and complete reference checks
• Coordinate pre-employment medicals, drug and alcohol testing and other compliance requirements
• Manage onboarding, site inductions, travel arrangements and mobilisation to site
• Maintain accurate candidate, employee and compliance records
• Prepare and advertise vacancies across relevant platforms
• Build and maintain an active database of skilled blue-collar candidates
• Develop strong relationships with existing clients and understand their workforce requirements
• Provide responsive and professional communication to clients, candidates and employeesIdentify business development opportunities and establish relationships with prospective clients
• Assist with workforce planning, upcoming projects and recruitment strategies
• Manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes with a high level of autonomy
• Work closely with the Director to support the continued growth of the business

Skills

Recruitment experience

People leadership

Business development

Time management

Stakeholder management

SEEK proficiency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Tools

SEEK experience

Recruitment databases

Job description

Location:Bundaberg or Strathpine, QLD
Employment Type:Part-Time – 3 Days Per Week, with Opportunity to Grow to Full-Time
Industry:Mining, Civil, Construction and Transport
Start Date:Immediate Start Available

About the Role

We are seeking an experiencedblue-collar recruiter who is ready to take the next stepinto a broader role encompassing recruitment leadership, people management and business development.

This is a hands-on position where you will manage the complete recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing and selection through to medical bookings, onboarding and mobilisation—while supporting and guiding a small team.

You will work autonomously, with direct support from the Director, and build strong relationships across a small and valued client base. You will also play an important role in identifying new opportunities and helping grow the business.

The position will initially bepart-time, working three days per week, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role as the business expands. You can be based at either ourBundaberg or Strathpine office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for mining, civil, construction and transport roles
• Lead, support and coordinate employees involved in recruitment, onboarding and mobilisation activities
• Source candidates through SEEK, job boards, existing databases, referrals and industry networks
• Screen candidates, conduct interviews and complete reference checks
• Coordinate pre-employment medicals, drug and alcohol testing and other compliance requirements
• Manage onboarding, site inductions, travel arrangements and mobilisation to site
• Maintain accurate candidate, employee and compliance records
• Prepare and advertise vacancies across relevant platforms
• Build and maintain an active database of skilled blue-collar candidates
• Develop strong relationships with existing clients and understand their workforce requirements
• Provide responsive and professional communication to clients, candidates and employeesIdentify business development opportunities and establish relationships with prospective clients
• Assist with workforce planning, upcoming projects and recruitment strategies
• Manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes with a high level of autonomy
• Work closely with the Director to support the continued growth of the business

About You

This opportunity would suit an experienced blue-collar recruiter who enjoys being hands-on but is ready to take greater ownership of recruitment operations, client relationships and team performance.

You will ideally have:

• Demonstrated recruitment experience within mining, civil, construction, transport or a similar blue-collar industry
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and mobilisation
• Previous people leadership experience or the confidence and capability to step into a leadership role
• A sound understanding of pre-employment medicals, drug and alcohol testing, inductions and mobilisation requirements
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder-management skills
• An interest in business development and growing existing and new client relationships
• Experience using SEEK, recruitment databases and other sourcing platforms
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to manage multiple vacancies, candidates and mobilisation requirements simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and a practical understanding of workforce compliance
• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach
• The confidence to work autonomously while maintaining regular communication with the Director

What We Offer

• A genuine next step for an experienced blue-collar recruiter
• A broad role covering recruitment, mobilisation, people leadership and business development
• Direct support and guidance from the Director
• Autonomy and the opportunity to take ownership of the recruitment function
• An established and valued client base
• The opportunity to help shape and grow the business
• Part-time employment initially—three days per week
• The opportunity for the position to grow into a full-time role
• Choice of Bundaberg or Strathpine location
• Flexible working arrangements
• Immediate start available for the right person