Senior HR Advisor

Location: Blackwater, QLD, 4717

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together. 

Blackwater: Blackwater is a rural town and locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. It is a town in a significant coal mining area in Central Queensland. The name of the township was inspired by the dark colour of local waterholes. A Mining town where generally everyone looks out for each other

About the role

Be the right hand to site leadership. Lead complex people matters. Drive real impact.

At Yarrabee, we’re building a high-performing, values-led culture and we’re looking for a Senior HR Advisor who thrives in a hands-on environment, supports leaders at every level and can confidently navigate complex people challenges.  This is your opportunity to step in as a true 2IC to the HR Manager, playing a key role in supporting leaders and leading critical employee relations outcomes across site.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be a trusted advisor to leaders and a key contributor to site culture and performance. You’ll operate at both a strategic and operational level, partnering with leaders to uplift capability while also stepping into more complex and sensitive matters when required.  This is an 18-month fixed term role and you’ll work on site at Yarrabee mine on a 7:00am – 4:00pm roster, with flexibility to meet the needs of the business and your own.  You’ll engage directly with crews, building strong relationships and gain a deep understanding of how the operation runs.

What you’ll be doing

• Partnering closely with leaders to provide practical, solutions-focused HR advice
• Acting as a 2IC to the HR Manager, supporting day-to-day leadership and site priorities
• Leading and managing complex employee relations and industrial relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, disputes, and escalations
• Coaching leaders through challenging people scenarios with confidence and clarity
• Supporting the full employee lifecycle – onboarding, development, and offboarding
• Driving engagement, culture, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Using data and insights to inform workforce decisions and identify trends
• Ensuring consistent, compliant application of policies and site processes
• Coaching and developing the HR Officer, building capability and strengthening the effectiveness of the HR function on site
• Driving improvements in HR systems, processes, and ways of working to enhance efficiency and consistency

What we're looking for

You’re someone who:

• Has strong ER/IR experience, with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive cases end-to-end
• Brings sound knowledge of employment legislation and industrial frameworks
• Builds credibility quickly and can influence at all levels of the business
• Is calm under pressure and comfortable dealing with ambiguity and competing priorities
• Has the ability lead HR projects and support the delivery of people plan
• Takes ownership, shows initiative and follows through on outcomes
• Is practical, approachable and outcome-focused

Experience in mining or heavy industry will be highly regarded.

Why join Yarrabee?

You will have the opportunity to:

• Step into a genuine 2IC role with influence across the site
• Work on meaningful, complex people matters where your expertise is valued
• Be part of a team driving culture, performance, and continuous improvement
• Partner with leaders who rely on HR as a critical enabler of success

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, influence and genuinely shape outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

Our benefits:

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance 
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

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