Join Mancala and Help Shape the Future of Our Workforce

Mancala is a leading underground mining contractor delivering innovative mining solutions across Australia. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded HR & Business Services Manager to lead our people, business services, safety support, and administration functions.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this is a key leadership position responsible for developing and executing workforce strategies that support operational excellence, business growth, and a high-performance culture.

This role offers the opportunity to influence organisational direction, partner closely with senior leadership, and build capability across a geographically dispersed workforce operating in a dynamic mining environment.

About the Role

As the HR & Business Services Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day management of Human Resources, Workplace Health & Safety support, Travel Coordination, Recruitment, Compliance, and Business Services functions.

You will lead a team of professionals while providing strategic advice and practical solutions across all workforce-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

- Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop and implement workforce strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Drive organisational development, change management, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, industrial relations, organisational design, remuneration, and workforce planning.
- Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and frameworks that support business growth.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning
- Manage end-to-end recruitment across corporate and operational roles.
- Develop project workforce plans, roster strategies, and labour forecasts.
- Support mobilisation planning for new and existing projects.




- Maintain position descriptions and organisational structures across the business.

Employee Relations & Leadership
- Lead performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances, and workplace investigations.
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers and leaders across all levels of the organisation.
- Develop and deliver leadership development and professional development programs.

Safety & Compliance
- Ensure employee compliance requirements are met prior to site mobilisation.
- Partner with the QHSET team to support injury management and return-to-work programs.
- Review and improve safety-related systems, documentation, and compliance processes.
- Support a culture focused on achieving zero harm.

Business Services Management
- Lead Business Services functions including administration, travel management, and HR systems.
- Review operational processes and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Manage budgets and identify cost-saving initiatives across travel, training, medicals, and compliance activities.
- Deliver monthly reporting and workforce analytics to the CEO and Board.

About You To be successful in this role, you will be a confident leader with a strong HR background and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Essential Requirements

- Degree or Diploma qualifications in Human Resources, Business Management, Safety, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in Human Resources.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a leadership or management role.




- Strong knowledge of Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, performance management, and employment legislation.
- Demonstrated experience developing workforce strategies and leading organisational change.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Highly Regarded
- Mining, drilling, construction, or heavy industry experience.
- Enterprise Agreement negotiation and management experience.
- Return-to-Work and injury management experience.
- Experience leading geographically dispersed workforces.

What We Offer
- Executive leadership prospect with direct CEO engagement.
- Diverse role covering strategy and operations.
- Opportunity to influence company growth and workforce capability.
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
- Career development within a growing mining organisation.
- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.

Our Values At Mancala, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to living our core values every day:

Safety – We strive to achieve zero harm.

Quality – We deliver on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

Integrity – We act with honesty, respect, and accountability.

Innovation – We challenge conventional thinking and continuously improve.

People – We invest in our people and encourage personal excellence.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced HR leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing mining organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Mancala is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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