The Human Resources Manager will be a key member of the Site Leadership Team and play a critical role in providing expertise and support to achieve the best possible employee relations environment.

Costerfield

Costerfield Operations, owned and operated by Alkane Resources Ltd, runs an underground mining operation and surface processing plant to produce gold and antimony. The operation employs approximately 300 personnel in professional, technical, mining, trades and processing roles.

The operation is located near Heathcote in Central Victoria. Whilst the majority of employees live in the Bendigo region, there are numerous towns within a 50km radius offering a variety of residential options.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager you will be a key member of the Site Leadership Team and play a critical role in providing expertise and support to achieve the best possible employee relations environment. The key responsibilities of the role include:

- Coordinate all site recruitment and onboarding to ensure all activities are undertaken efficiently and to a high quality,
- Provide advice and guidance to line management to deal effectively with performance management and disciplinary issues,
- Provide advice and guidance on all matters regarding staff employment and contracts or terms and conditions relating to the enterprise agreement,
- Ensure the business is compliant with all Federal and State labour laws and employment standards,
- Maintain updated Human Resources policies and procedures and provide ongoing training and education to line managers in those policies and procedures,




- Implement programs and practices to foster positive employee relationships,
Coordinate the administration of various employee benefit schemes, accommodation and HR administration.

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The Person

You will be an experienced Human Resources qualified with the ability to effectively cover a full range of activities associated with the role and be a hands-on leader committed to achieving the best possible employee relations environment. We are seeking an individual who possesses:

- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources
- Minimum of ten years professional experience in mining, resources or manufacturing environments
- High level organisation, communication, computing and administration skills

We offer

- Monday to Friday roster
- Competitive base salary
- Participation in Short Term Incentive Plan
- Relocation assistance
- Life and Salary Continuance insurance
- Novated Leasing options for vehicles
- Employee Rewards program – cash savings for everyday expenses
- Free Ambulance cover
Annual Health and Wellbeing allowance

- At Costerfield Operations , we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to embracing diversity across race, gender, age, religion, culture and other attributes that make each individual unique.

Applications for this position should be emailed to the Group Human Resources Manager Rick Laing at [email protected] For further information, Rick can be contacted on 0419 212522.

Applications close Wednesday 25 November 2026.

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