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 experienced blue-collar recruiter who is ready to take the next step into 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 be part-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 our Bundaberg 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 prospect 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 new 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
📍 Strathpine