Recruitment Officer – Civil Construction
Recruitment Officer – Civil Construction
Full-Time Position | Civil Construction & Mining Industry | Potential Rostered Role
Essjay Contracting is seeking an experienced
Recruitment Officer
to join our team and take ownership of recruitment across our growing civil construction workforce.
Based from our Gracemere, QLD office, this is a hands‐on position suited to someone who understands the pace and demands of civil and mining construction recruitment and is confident managing multiple vacancies, mobilisation requirements and workforce priorities at the same time.
We are looking for someone who can
bring their own recruitment experience, and ideas to the role
, rather than simply follow a check list.
The position is full-time, initially Monday to Friday including monthly rostered weekends required with the preference to transition to a
rostered arrangement
for the right person.
About the Role
Working closely with Management, Operations and HR, you will be responsible for attracting, screening and coordinating suitable personnel for our civil construction projects.
Responsibilities
Working closely with project teams to understand upcoming workforce requirements
Managing recruitment campaigns from advertising through to placement
Writing and managing SEEK and other recruitment advertisements
Proactively sourcing operators, supervisors, tradespeople and other project personnel
Screening applications and conducting initial candidate interviews
Completing reference checks and coordinating pre‐employment requirements
Checking operator RIIs and other competency requirements against project requirements
Maintaining an active database and pipeline of suitable candidates
Developing new ideas and strategies to improve recruitment outcomes
Building relationships with candidates and maintaining a strong labour network
Assisting HR with employee onboarding and mobilisation
Monitoring employee
skills, competencies, licences and qualifications




through the
Skills Register
Monitoring expiry dates and following up outstanding compliance documentation
Coordinating and assisting with
flights, travel and accommodation bookings
Assisting with general HR and workforce administration as required
About You
Previous recruitment experience is essential
, ideally within civil construction, mining, earthmoving, infrastructure, labour hire or a similar high‐volume operational environment.
Requirements
Can work effectively in a
rapid‐paced and changing environment
Understands construction and blue‐collar recruitment
Is confident recruiting plant operators and construction personnel
Has strong communication and candidate management skills
Is organised and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Has excellent attention to detail, particularly around employee compliance
Is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of recruitment
Can identify problems and implement practical solutions
Is willing to bring
their own skill set, ideas and recruitment strategies
to the business
Understands that filling positions is only part of the role — ensuring people are
qualified, compliant and ready to mobilise
is equally important
Experience recruiting
excavator, dozer, grader, roller, water cart, articulated dump truck and other heavy equipment operators
will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
Full-time employment with an established civil construction business
A varied role with genuine responsibility and autonomy
Opportunity to develop and improve our recruitment systems and processes
Direct involvement with operational and management teams
Exposure to major civil construction projects
Potential to move into a
rostered working arrangement
Opportunity to make the recruitment function your own and have a measurable impact on workforce capability
This position would suit an experienced recruiter who enjoys the operational side of recruitment and wants to work closely with the people delivering projects.
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📌 Recruitment Officer – Civil Construction (Queensland)
🏢 Essjay Contracting
📍 Queensland