Location:Bundaberg or Strathpine, QLD
Employment Type:Part-Time – 3 Days Per Week, with Opportunity to Grow to Full-Time
Industry:Mining, Civil, Construction and Transport
Start Date:Immediate Start Available

About the Role

We are seeking an experiencedblue-collar recruiter who is ready to take the next stepinto a broader role encompassing recruitment leadership, people management and business development.

This is a hands-on position where you will manage the complete recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing and selection through to medical bookings, onboarding and mobilisation—while supporting and guiding a small team.

You will work autonomously, with direct support from the Director, and build strong relationships across a small and valued client base. You will also play an important role in identifying new opportunities and helping grow the business.

The position will initially bepart-time, working three days per week, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role as the business expands. You can be based at either ourBundaberg or Strathpine office.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end recruitment for mining, civil, construction and transport roles
- Lead, support and coordinate employees involved in recruitment, onboarding and mobilisation activities
- Source candidates through SEEK, job boards, existing databases, referrals and industry networks
- Screen candidates, conduct interviews and complete reference checks
- Coordinate pre-employment medicals, drug and alcohol testing and other compliance requirements
- Manage onboarding, site inductions,



travel arrangements and mobilisation to site
- Maintain accurate candidate, employee and compliance records
- Prepare and advertise vacancies across relevant platforms
- Build and maintain an active database of skilled blue-collar candidates
- Develop strong relationships with existing clients and understand their workforce requirements
- Provide responsive and professional communication to clients, candidates and employeesIdentify business development opportunities and establish relationships with prospective clients
- Assist with workforce planning, upcoming projects and recruitment strategies
- Manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes with a high level of autonomy
- Work closely with the Director to support the continued growth of the business

About You

This opportunity would suit an experienced blue-collar recruiter who enjoys being hands-on but is ready to take greater ownership of recruitment operations, client relationships and team performance.

You will ideally have:

- Demonstrated recruitment experience within mining, civil, construction, transport or a similar blue-collar industry
- Experience managing end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and mobilisation




- Previous people leadership experience or the confidence and capability to step into a leadership role
- A sound understanding of pre-employment medicals, drug and alcohol testing, inductions and mobilisation requirements
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder-management skills
- An interest in business development and growing existing and recent client relationships
- Experience using SEEK, recruitment databases and other sourcing platforms
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- The ability to manage multiple vacancies, candidates and mobilisation requirements simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and a practical understanding of workforce compliance
- A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach
- The confidence to work autonomously while maintaining regular communication with the Director

What We Offer

- A genuine next step for an experienced blue-collar recruiter
- A broad role covering recruitment, mobilisation, people leadership and business development
- Direct support and guidance from the Director
- Autonomy and the opportunity to take ownership of the recruitment function
- An established and valued client base
- The opportunity to help shape and grow the business
- Part-time employment initially—three days per week
- The opportunity for the position to grow into a full-time role
- Choice of Bundaberg or Strathpine location
- Flexible working arrangements
- Immediate start available for the right person

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📌 Recruitment & Business Development Lead (Strathpine)
🏢 TSM Labour
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