Alchemy Recruitment Consulting – Rockhampton QLD

About the Opportunity

Alchemy Recruitment Consulting is partnering with a mining operation near Blackwater, QLD to source an experienced Senior HR Advisor. This is a site-based role acting as 2IC to the HR Manager, ideal for someone who thrives on complex ER/IR work and wants to build the capability of a site HR function.

This is a fixed term contract role, running until the end of December 2027, on a site-based 5/2 roster with one RDO per month. Candidates can be local to Blackwater or DIDO from the surrounding areas.

No flights are provided.

Key Responsibilities

- Partner closely with leaders to provide practical, solutions-focused HR advice
- Act as 2IC to the HR Manager, supporting day-to-day leadership and site priorities
- Lead and manage complex employee relations and industrial relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, disputes, and escalations
- Coach leaders through challenging people scenarios with confidence and clarity
- Support the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding
- Drive engagement, culture, and continuous improvement initiatives




- Use data and insights to inform workforce decisions and identify trends
- Ensure consistent, compliant application of policies and site processes
- Coach and develop the HR Officer, building capability and strengthening the site HR function
- Drive improvements in HR systems, processes, and ways of working

About You

- Previous site-based HR Advisor experience is essential (non-negotiable)
- Solid ER/IR experience, with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive cases end to end
- Sound knowledge of employment legislation and industrial frameworks
- Ability to build credibility quickly and influence at all levels of the business
- Calm under pressure and comfortable with ambiguity and competing priorities
- Takes ownership, shows initiative, and follows through on outcomes
- Practical, approachable, and outcome-focused

What's on Offer

- Fixed term contract until the end of December 2027
- Up to $165K base salary plus super
- Annual performance bonus
- Accommodation options: camp access or shared housing (subject to availability), or a Local Living Allowance if sourcing your own local accommodation

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📌 Senior HR Advisor (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Alchemy Recruitment Consulting
📍 Rockhampton Regional