Superintendent - People & Culture OBMS

Ora Banda Mining Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed and variable remuneration

Parental leave

Discounted health insurance

Salary packaging

Professional development

Job summary

Ora Banda Mining is seeking a Superintendent - People & Culture OBMS to lead our P&C advisory function across OBMS. You will partner with site leaders to ensure readiness for operations, build capability, and drive a high-performing culture focused on safety, engagement and operational excellence.

You will advise on performance management, remuneration, HR technology, and processes while ensuring compliance with mining industry standards.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in HRM or IR or equivalent experience.
• Experience in generalist HR/ER role with industrial relations exposure.
• Knowledge of Fair Work Act and mining industry awards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the P&C advisory function for OBMS and support site operations.
• Advise leaders on performance management, counselling, discipline and terminations.
• Oversee grievance handling and workplace investigations with compliant outcomes.
• Support psychosocial risk management across OBMS and the business.
• Provide remuneration and benefits guidance to leaders and staff.
• Partner with HR tech and processes to improve efficiency and fit-for-purpose systems.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Performance management

Remuneration & benefits

HR technologies

Stakeholder management

Driver’s licence

FIFO mining experience

Operational readiness planning

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations

Job description

Ora Banda Mining (OBM) is entering an exciting new chapter of growth, including establishing a new mining services division, Ora Banda Mining Services (OBMS), which will help us deliver our DRIVE to 300!
At OBM we challenge ourselves to keep improving. Right now, we are preparing to double gold production over the next three years, commission a brand-new 3Mtpa processing plant, bring our third new underground mine in three years (Waihi) into production, prepare for a new large-scale open pit, and invest in a massive exploration program!
OBMS is intended to deliver in-house mining services capability for OBM. Our vision is to build a best-in-industry business that is high-performing, solutions-focused and value-driven, giving OBM a lasting competitive advantage.
We know that our success is driven by our people. Our people lean into a challenge and turn ambition into results. We invest heavily in our people to create an exceptional environment where everyone can thrive. Do you want to be part of our journey and embrace this once-in-a-career opportunity?
Accept the challenge, join Ora Banda Mining.

The role

As Superintendent -People & Culture OBMS, you will lead the P&C advisory function for OBMS and become a trusted partner to operational leaders across our sites. Reporting to the General Manager - People & Culture, you will bring strong HR and employee relations expertise to this newly established role. Your initial focus will be on leading Operational Readiness for the commencement of OBMS - that means ensuring we have the right people, processes, systems and culture to deliver top 10% industry performance. As we build the team you will be responsible for:

• Advising and coaching OBMS leaders on performance management, counselling, discipline and terminations
• Overseeing grievance case management and workplace investigations, ensuring timely, fair and legally compliant outcomes
• Supporting psychosocial risk management programs across the business
• Providing remuneration and benefits advice to OBMS leaders and employees
• Partnering with People Services to implement new HR technology and fit-for-purpose HR processes
• Partnering with Culture & Capability to embed leadership, engagement, DEI and career development frameworks within OBMS

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• At least 8 years’ experience in a generalist HR/ER role
• Demonstrated experience in employee and industrial relations, investigations and performance case management
• Sound knowledge of the Fair Work Act and applicable mining industry awards and agreements
• Experience advising and coaching senior operational leaders
• Experience with remuneration and benefits frameworks and payroll advice
• Strong stakeholder management, relationship-building and communication skills at all levels
• Experience with HR technologies
• A current Class C driver’s licence
• Experience in a mining or resources FIFO environment (highly desirable)
• Experience in operational readiness planning (highly desirable)
• Mining contractor experience (highly desirable)

What to expect

Our mantra is ‘ore-some rocks, awesome people’, and with that comes a fantastic culture. Our P&C team want to make a real difference to how people experience work at OBM. We pursue solutions, give leaders honest and practical advice, and challenge ourselves to do things better. We work hard to get the job done and have some fun along the way, so if this sounds like you,

Employee benefits

• Fixed and variable remuneration including employee share schemes
• Gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Salary packaging (novated lease, FIFO parking)
• Professional development

Recruitment process

The process will include a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, psychometric assessments, criminal history check, review of qualifications and proof of right to work in Australia.
Ora Banda Mining is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified people from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to apply.
Shortlisting and recruitment for this role will commence immediately.

Next steps

Further information about Ora Banda Mining is available on the company’s websitewww.orabandamining.com.au