Komatsu Mining Technologies (KMT) is seeking a values-led, commercially minded Human Resources Business Partner to provide trusted HR advice and support to an allocated work groups across our Australian operations. Reporting to the National HR Manager, you'll work as a trusted partner to leaders and employees, delivering support across employee relations, industrial relations, workforce planning, performance, engagement, change, policy application and HR systems. Your ability to build strong partnerships, provide sound advice and use data to identify people priorities will help Komatsu remain agile, compliant and aligned to business needs. You'll play a key role in strengthening leader confidence, supporting effective workplace change, and ensuring HR programs are implemented consistently across your allocated work groups. You'll also work closely with a team-oriented national and global HR team, partnering with specialists across payroll and remuneration, organisational development, health and safety, to deliver seamless business-facing support.

Key responsibilities

Develop effective HR partnerships with leaders and stakeholders

Work with functional leaders to develop and implement people plans, priorities and initiatives aligned to business needs

Coach and support leaders to build their leadership capability

Provide front-line IR/ER advice and support, including consultation, investigations, grievances, conflict resolution and employee relations matters

Support workforce planning and talent management

Provide advice and guidance to leaders and employees on HR policies, processes, systems and legislative requirements

Partner with recruitment, payroll, OD, remuneration, EHS and other specialist teams to deliver consistent and effective HR support





Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, surveys, change activity and culture-building programs

About you

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or a related discipline

3+ years' experience across HR, ideally within mining, heavy manufacturing or a related industrial environment

Demonstrated experience providing practical IR/ER advice, supporting investigations, consultation processes and workplace change

Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, HR policies and contemporary people practices

Proven ability to build trusted relationships, coach leaders and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups

Experience supporting workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, engagement and organisational change

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence using HR systems, data and reporting to inform decision-making

A proactive, values-based approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operating environment

About us

At Komatsu, we live by the Komatsu Way – a culture of integrity, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. As a leader in mining and heavy manufacturing, we're committed to working safely, solving problems together and building meaningful partnerships.

12 weeks paid primary career parental leave

Ability to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per annum

Access to discounts at over 400 different retailers Australia wide

Discounts on Apple, Dell, Lenovo and Microsoft products

Employee Referral Program

Discounted corporate rates with HCF and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with total wellbeing solution provider AccessEAP

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📌 HR Business Partner (Rockhampton)
🏢 Komatsu
📍 Rockhampton