Recruitment Officer

Wisely; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wisely Plus Program - exclusive disc.

VIP access to Wisely's Wine and Food

People-first culture and development

Job summary

Wisely Group is seeking a Recruitment Officer or an aspiring recruiter to support high-volume labour mobilisation for mining maintenance contracts and major shutdowns. You will partner with operations and site teams to source, screen, interview, and mobilise skilled trades across CHPP maintenance, HME, and LV workshops.

Ideal candidates bring mining, industrial, or trade recruitment experience, remain organised under pressure, and uphold safety and compliance in all candidate records.

Qualifications

• Recruitment experience in mining, industrial or trade environments.
• Experience delivering high-volume labour mobilisation in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Structured approach to candidate records and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Recruit skilled trades including Heavy Diesel Fitters, Light Vehicle Fitters, Boilermakers, Mechanical Fitters, Servicemen, and Riggers.
• Support recruitment across HME and LV workshops, CHPP maintenance, and shutdown works.
• Source, screen, and engage candidates; prepare and post advertisements.
• Conduct interviews and reference checks; build and maintain talent pools.
• Maintain accurate, compliant candidate records.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Mining industry experience

High-volume recruitment

Communication skills

Organised and disciplined

Safety/compliance documentation

Job description

Work at the centre of major mining operations across the Bowen Basin, supporting high-volume recruitment for Tier 1 mine sites. This role plays a critical part in delivering skilled trade workforces across CHPP maintenance, HME and Light Vehicle workshops, shutdowns, and asset integrity projects.

Wisely Group offers opportunities for both experienced recruiters and developing recruitment professionals who excel in structured, fast-paced operational environments and take pride in delivering quality outcomes.

The Role

You will support recruitment across long-term maintenance contracts and major shutdown projects, working closely with operations, workforce mobilisation, and site teams to ensure labour is mobilised accurately, safely, and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit skilled trades, including Heavy Diesel Fitters, Light Vehicle Fitters, Boilermakers, Mechanical Fitters, Servicemen, and Riggers
• Support recruitment across HME workshops, LV workshops, CHPP maintenance, and shutdown works
• Source, screen, and engage candidates
• Prepare and post recruitment advertisements
• Conduct interviews and reference checks
• Build and maintain active talent pools
• Maintain accurate, compliant candidate records

Work at the centre of major mining operations across the Bowen Basin, supporting high-volume recruitment for Tier 1 mine sites. This role plays a critical part in delivering skilled trade workforces across CHPP maintenance, HME and Light Vehicle workshops, shutdowns, and asset integrity projects.

Wisely Group offers opportunities for both experienced recruiters and developing recruitment professionals who excel in structured, fast-paced operational environments and take pride in delivering quality outcomes.

The Role

You will support recruitment across long-term maintenance contracts and major shutdown projects, working closely with operations, workforce mobilisation, and site teams to ensure labour is mobilised accurately, safely, and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit skilled trades, including Heavy Diesel Fitters, Light Vehicle Fitters, Boilermakers, Mechanical Fitters, Servicemen, and Riggers
• Support recruitment across HME workshops, LV workshops, CHPP maintenance, and shutdown works
• Source, screen, and engage candidates
• Prepare and post recruitment advertisements
• Conduct interviews and reference checks
• Build and maintain active talent pools
• Maintain accurate, compliant candidate records

About You

You will bring recruitment experience from mining, industrial, or trade-based environments, including early-career recruitment exposure. You are organised, disciplined, and comfortable working within established processes while managing high volumes of activity.

• Exposure to maintenance and/or workshop-based recruitment
• Strong communication skills when engaging site-based workforces
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• A high level of accuracy with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and documentation
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to supporting the wider team

Why Join Wisely?

• People-first culture that supports learning, development, and long-term career growth
• Wisely Plus Program - exclusive discounts with a range of trusted business partners
• Exclusive Perks - VIP access to Wisely's Wine and Food Day, a premier local event.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are a Recruitment Officer or an emerging recruiter ready to build a career in mining and shutdown recruitment, we would love to hear from you.

Wisely is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and women. Relevant background checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

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