Job Description
The role plays a key part in embedding People & Culture frameworks, supporting contractor engagement, facilitating workforce mobilisation, and contributing to a safe, respectful, and high-performance work environment aligned with company values. This role will be based onsite in Cloncurry which offers FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville or DIDO locally, with local candidates highly regarded. Our roster is 8 days on, 6 days off.
Responsibilities People Support & Advisory
* Provide timely advice to supervisors, superintendents, and project leaders on HR matters including performance, conduct, rosters, leave, entitlements, and workplace behaviour.
* Act as the first point of contact for onsite people-related inquiries.
* Support the implementation of People & Culture policies, procedures, and standards across the site.
Construction Execution Support
* Assist with mobilisation processes including onboarding, inductions, credential checks, and coordination with site access, training, and travel functions.
* Provide ER/IR support by monitoring contractor compliance with agreements, project workforce requirements, and statutory obligations.
* Support workforce planning updates by maintaining accurate site personnel records, headcount reporting, and roster change impacts.
Operational Readiness & Transition
* Support the development and rollout of operational readiness activities including organisational design, role transitions, training needs analysis, and change management.
* Assist in aligning site-based practices with corporate systems and future operations frameworks.
Employee Relations & Site Culture
* Support positive working relationships between employees, contractors, and site leadership.
* Assist in addressing workplace issues early, escalating matters appropriately to the P&C Manager.
* Promote a culture of psychological safety, diversity, inclusion, and respectful behaviours.
Training, Development & Compliance
* Coordinate mandatory training, refresher courses, and site compliance requirements in partnership with training and safety teams.
* Ensure accurate recordkeeping for training, competencies, and licences.
* Support implementation of programs such as leadership development, values initiatives, and wellbeing activities.
HR Administration & Systems
* Maintain accurate and confidential employee information in HRIS and site-based systems.
* Prepare reports on headcount, turnover, absenteeism, and workforce metrics.
* Support recruitment processes including shortlisting, interview coordination, and facilitating onboarding.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Previous experience as an HR Advisor or Coordinator, preferably in mining, construction, resources, or heavy industry.
* Strong understanding of HR processes, employment legislation, and ER/IR fundamentals.
* Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment and build strong relationships across site.
* High level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Desirable
* Experience working on a FIFO/BIBO roster or remote construction project.
* Exposure to operational readiness or major capital project environments.
* Experience supporting contractor-heavy workforces.
* Familiarity with HRIS systems, site access systems, and mobilisation workflows.
Behavioural Competencies
* Safety Focused: Demonstrates commitment to a safe workplace and encourages safe behaviours in others.
* Collaborative: Builds trust and works effectively with diverse teams.
* Professional Judgement: Applies sound decision-making and escalates issues appropriately.
* Communication: Communicates clearly and respectfully in a fast-paced environment.
* Adaptability: Comfortable with change, ambiguity, and evolving project requirements.
* Integrity: Acts ethically and maintains confidentiality at all times.
Additional Requirements
* Ability to meet the physical and medical requirements for remote site work.
* Willingness to work a site-based roster.
* Current driver's licence.
* Ability to obtain required clearances, inductions, and certifications for site access.
About The Team
Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.
The Eva Copper Mine is a significant and strategically important project for Harmony marking a major milestone in the company's copper growth strategy and its long-term commitment to Northwest Queensland. The mine will have a minimum life of 15 years and will involve mining multiple open cut pits providing copper bearing ore to a concentrator. Front-end engineering design is complete, and mine construction is expected to take up to 30 months with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year.
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