Our client is a high-growth, international mining company operating one of the world's highest-grade underground gold-copper mines in the South West Pacific.
The Company has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, sustainable mining practices, and significant organic growth through both production and exploration success.
With a large-scale expansion program underway, the business is transforming its flagship operation into a world-class, long-life mining asset.
The company is committed to creating lasting value through safe operations, innovation, environmental responsibility, and strong partnerships with local communities.This is an exciting opportunity to join a financially strong, rapidly growing organisation that offers challenging work, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a major mining operation recognised for its exceptional growth and exploration success.
Job Description
Reporting to the VP Human Resources, this position is responsible for supporting approximately 200+ corporate and expatriate employees across the full employee lifecycle.
The role combines hands-on operational HR leadership with strategic business partnering responsibilities and requires a confident practitioner capable of making informed decisions across complex employment matters.
The Successful Applicant
To be successful in this position,



you will be a highly capable HR leader with strong operational and strategic experience.
You will be able to demonstrate a track record of success in a similar role, ideally within the Mining, Oil and Gas or Engineering sectors and have some or all the following:
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field (desirable)
Solid working knowledge of both Papua New Guinea and Australian employment legislation.
PNG experience is essential.
Experience supporting remote, operational or site-based workforces.
Proven capability managing employee relations, investigations, grievances and workplace compliance matters.
Experience advising leaders and making independent decisions on complex people issues.
Exposure to expatriate workforce management, global mobility and international employment arrangements.
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.
Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
HRIS implementation, systems optimisation or change management experience.
The ability to travel to site (PNG) when required
What's on Offer
Genuine opportunity to influence and shape the people agenda of a growing listed gold producer
Hybrid working arrangements
Exposure to corporate and operational stakeholders across Australia and PNG
Opportunity to play a key role in a business undergoing significant growth and transformation
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📌 Principal Group Hr (Queensland)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Queensland