About our client

Our client is a globally recognised engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) organisation delivering some of the world's most complex and innovative projects. They are committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture where people are empowered to think differently, solve challenges and contribute to projects that make a lasting impact.

If you are looking to be part of a landmark project and work with industry-leading professionals, this opportunity could be the next step in your career.

About the role

TRS Staffing is partnering with a leading Tier 1 EPCM organisation to recruit an experienced Workforce Mobilisation Lead for a major project based in Adelaide.

Reporting into the Project Leadership Team, you will establish, lead and continuously improve the project's workforce mobilisation program, ensuring the successful mobilisation and demobilisation of employees, contractors and third-party service providers throughout the project lifecycle.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing the governance, systems, processes and strategies that support workforce readiness, compliance and deployment. This role will play a critical part in ensuring personnel are mobilised safely, efficiently and in alignment with project schedules, operational requirements and accommodation capacity.

Working closely with project leadership, HR, contractors and external stakeholders, you will help deliver a seamless workforce experience while supporting one of the project's key delivery priorities.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team on a major resource project and contribute to a project of national significance.

Duties and responsibilities





- Develop and implement a comprehensive workforce mobilisation plan aligned with project milestones and the Construction Execution Plan.
- Translate strategic workforce requirements into operational mobilisation plans, including onboarding, training and compliance activities.
- Collaborate with Project HR, project operations, contractors and industry bodies to ensure mobilisation processes are compliant, efficient and consistently applied.
- Facilitate cross-functional working groups to drive mobilisation readiness and resolve workforce-related issues.
- Lead the personnel mobilisation function, ensuring readiness across people, systems and processes.
- Act as the primary point of contact for workforce mobilisation queries, issues and escalations.
- Balance workforce demand and capacity across a pool of common service providers.
- Maintain strong client relationships in a highly visible role where workforce mobilisation has been identified as a key project risk and opportunity.
- Lead a team of 5+ personnel during project execution and coordinate across multiple project functions and contractors to ensure mobilisation activities are delivered successfully.
- Work closely with Site Management teams to support workforce deployment requirements.
- Undertake occasional travel to project sites as required.




- Monitor mobilisation performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workforce mobilisation outcomes.

Skills and experience required

- Relevant tertiary qualification and a minimum of 10 years' experience in workforce mobilisation, people logistics or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in a mobilisation leadership role on major resources, mining projects.
- Strong understanding of mobilisation, onboarding and workforce compliance requirements in large project environments.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Experience supporting large-scale EPCM or construction projects.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong analytical capability with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic project environment.

What's on Offer?

- Opportunity to work on a major, high-profile project.
- Join a globally recognised Tier 1 EPCM organisation.
- Influence a critical project function from establishment through execution.
- Work with a collaborative and experienced project team.
- Strong career development and future project opportunities.

Applicants must hold current Australian working rights to be considered for this position. Our client is an equal prospect employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect in the workplace. Applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

TRS Staffing is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

📌 Workforce Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Trs Staffing Solutions
📍 Adelaide