PAJINGO GOLD MINING
About the Company
NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd is an Australian gold explorer, developer, and producer operating locally in Northern QLD Since 2009. Southwest of Townsville, the Pajingo mine is around 50km from Charters Towers and currently employs around 250 people to run the underground mining and ore processing operations. Charters Towers is close to Townsville and the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, offering the charms of regional living with the added bonus of a Capital City close by.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Recruitment & HR Advisor to join our Human Resources team on an 8/6 DIDO roster based at the Pajingo Gold Mine. Reporting to the GM Human Resources, this role is responsible for delivering end-to-end recruitment, HR administration, onboarding, workforce support, and people-related projects across the operation.
This is a hands-on role that partners closely with site leaders and employees to attract, onboard, support, and retain talent while ensuring compliance with HR processes, systems, and legislation.
Working closely with leaders across Mining, Processing, Exploration, Geology, Maintenance, Health & Safety, Environment, Human Resources, Commercial, Finance and Administration, you'll play a key role in attracting and retaining talent across the entire mining value chain.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Manage end-to-end recruitment across operational and professional roles.
- Partner with hiring managers to identify workforce needs and deliver effective recruitment outcomes.
- Coordinate advertising, screening, interviews, reference checks, medicals, contracts, and mobilisation.
- Support onboarding and employee inductions.
- Maintain talent pipelines and relationships with recruitment providers.
Human Resources
- Provide day-to-day HR advice and administrative support to leaders and employees.
- Maintain employee records and ensure HR compliance.
- Support performance review, remuneration review and probation processes.
- Draft employment documentation, correspondence, policies and position descriptions.
- Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Systems & Compliance
- Maintain employee data within SAP SuccessFactors and related systems.
- Coordinate pre-employment medicals, right-to-work checks and visa administration.
- Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics.
- Support payroll processes and employee lifecycle administration.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in a Recruitment and HR position, ideally within mining, resources, construction, or other blue-collar environments.
- Strong recruitment capability across high-volume operational roles.
- Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience with HR systems and employee record management.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail.
Qualifications & Experience
- Certificate IV in Human Resource Management, Certificate III in Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in recruitment and/or HR.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or similar HRIS systems will be highly regarded.
Why Join Us?
- 8/6 DIDO roster offering work-life balance.
- Opportunity to work across a diverse mining operation.
- Variety across recruitment, HR, onboarding and project work.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Be part of a business that values Safety, Excellence, Accountability and Respect.
Apply Now
If you are a motivated HR professional looking for a diverse site-based role where you can make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the team at Pajingo Gold Mine.