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



site inductions, travel arrangements and mobilisation to site
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Maintain accurate candidate, employee and compliance records
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Prepare and advertise vacancies across relevant platforms
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Build and maintain an active database of skilled blue-collar candidates
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Develop strong relationships with existing clients and understand their workforce requirements
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Provide responsive and professional communication to clients, candidates and employeesIdentify business development opportunities and establish relationships with prospective clients
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Assist with workforce planning, upcoming projects and recruitment strategies
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Manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes with a high level of autonomy
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Work closely with the Director to support the continued growth of the business
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About You n
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: n
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Demonstrated recruitment experience within mining, civil, construction, transport or a similar blue-collar industry
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Experience managing end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and mobilisation
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Previous people leadership experience or the confidence and capability to step into a leadership role
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A sound understanding of pre-employment medicals, drug and alcohol testing, inductions and mobilisation requirements
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Strong client relationship and stakeholder-management skills
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An interest in business development and growing existing and current client relationships
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Experience using SEEK, recruitment databases and other sourcing platforms
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Excellent organisational and time-management skills
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The ability to manage multiple vacancies, candidates and mobilisation requirements simultaneously
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Strong attention to detail and a practical understanding of workforce compliance
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A proactive, qualified and solutions-focused approach
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The confidence to work autonomously while maintaining regular communication with the Director
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What We Offer n
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A genuine next step for an experienced blue-collar recruiter
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A broad role covering recruitment, mobilisation, people leadership and business development
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Direct support and guidance from the Director
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Autonomy and the chance to take ownership of the recruitment function
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An established and valued client base
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The opportunity to help shape and grow the business
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Part-time employment initially—three days per week
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The opportunity for the position to grow into a full-time role
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Choice of Bundaberg or Strathpine location
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Flexible working arrangements
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Immediate start available for the right person
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📌 Recruitment & Business Development Lead (Queensland)
🏢 TSM Labour
📍 Queensland