Westgold Resources is an innovative and progressive West Australian gold producer located in the Murchison and Southern Goldfields regions of WA.

We are looking for people with passion and drive who want to advance their careers.

With new mines, new equipment and a new energy across our business, there's never been a better time to join Westgold.

About the opportunity

Westgold Resources are on the lookout for an experienced People Superintendent to join our Northern operations to lead the delivery of human resource advice and services to support the achievement of the company’s strategic and operational objectives.

This role will be offered on a permanent 8 days on, 6 days off (FIFO from Perth) roster and will float across our Murchison operations.

The role includes

• Partnering with leaders to provide proactive and effective HR solutions tailored to meet the needs of their workforce
• Ensure HR plans and activities are aligned with corporate and operational goals
• Coach and educate leaders in the application of people processes
• Lead the review and revision of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local regulations and address business needs
• Lead and facilitate employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary outcomes and actions
• Plan and deliver cyclical People related activities and initiatives including market and performance-based remuneration reviews, salary reviews and provide recommendations consistent with internal strategy
• Work closely with the People Team to ensure alignment with corporate and divisional HR practices and priorities
• Support development of strategic people projects and assist with the roll out of initiatives across the business
• Lead a team of HR professionals to enhance their learning, growth and engagement in delivering exceptional service to internal and external customers
• Support the timely and accurate delivery of end of month reporting
• Deploy and facilitate People function training and compliance programs within the Northern portfolio
• Maintain HR Information System with change of conditions processed in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain collaborative relations with key stakeholders, including operations, employees as well as contractor representatives
• Interprets and advise on relevant Awards, Industrial Agreements, legislation, policies and procedures
• Ensure activity relating to IR/ER management activity is accurately documented and tracked to contribute to reporting and analytics
• Support Injury Management Coordinator for Workers Compensation Claims, Non Work related illness and injury, redeployment of personnel, Fitness for Work and Return to Work activities

What do I need?

• Degree level qualifications in Human Resources, employment relations, organisation development
• Demonstrated 5+ years’ experience in an operational HR role (preferably within the mining and/or resources sector)
• High level of communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to educate and coach various levels of the organisation regarding employment legislation
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of employment and industrial relations, legislation and regulations
• Advanced skills in the MS Office suite

The Westgold Offer:

• A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
• Performance based bonus
• Site Allowance
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance
• Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations, we encourage you to apply.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

No Agency referrals will be accepted at this time.