About the business
Our client is a long-standing and highly successful mining business with a strong operational track record across Australia. They are known for building practical, well-run operations with a strong focus on safety, performance and workforce culture.
This opportunity supports one of their established underground operations in Regional Queensland — a high-performing site with an experienced leadership team, stable workforce and robust site culture. Expected life span to 2050.

The opportunity
Reporting into the Head of HR for QLD, this role forms part of the site leadership team and provides broad exposure across operational HR, employee relations and workforce support within a mining environment. Residential Mt Isa or FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville.

This is a hands-on HR leadership role supporting a workforce of approximately 1100 employees. The role works closely with site leaders across day-to-day operational matters, leadership support, workforce planning and ER/IR activities.

The environment is practical, fast paced and relationship driven. The business operates with a lean structure, so the role suits someone who enjoys being close to operations, building trusted relationships and working across a broad range of HR activities.

Key areas of responsibility include:

- Coaching and supporting frontline and senior leaders




- Employee and industrial relations support and case management
- Performance and conduct support
- Workforce engagement initiatives & reporting
- Supporting leadership capability and team effectiveness, managing a small team

About you
You will likely have experience in operational/Industrial HR environments (ideally mining) and be comfortable working closely with leaders across a broad range of workforce matters. Experience within regional environments. FIFO/DIDO cultures. This role needs an experience HR Generalist skills set, a practical approach, and an ability to work closely with operations to ensure site performance, as well as leading on any wider group initiatives at this site.

What’s on offer:

- 5 weeks annual leave
- 9-day fortnight arrangement
- Residential options available
- FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville (or residential in Mt Isa)
- Relocation and accommodation assistance where applicable

About Applying
At TNS, we embrace individuality and differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, faith and sexual orientation. We strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive and accessible. We encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

For any accessibility needs to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know at ••••@thenextstep.com.au

📌 Site HR Lead (Residential of FIFO) (Brisbane)
🏢 The Next Step
📍 Brisbane