Mining Recruitment Coordinator

Your new company

This position sits within a well‑established mining company with strong operations across regional Queensland. Based in Townsville, you will play a pivotal role in supporting workforce growth and capability by delivering efficient, accurate and high‑quality recruitment services. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers across both corporate and site environments, contributing to a positive candidate experience and strengthening the organisation’s talent pipeline.

Your new role

As the Recruitment Coordinator, you will:

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment across a broad range of mining roles, including trade, technical, operational and professional positions.
• Lead the recruitment of senior leadership and executive appointments within the mining division.
• Utilise SEEK search, LinkedIn Executive Search and other sourcing platforms to identify high‑calibre talent.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments and pre‑employment checks to ensure a seamless hiring process.
• Maintain recruitment system data and oversee accurate workflow management across candidate pipelines.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to hiring managers, stakeholders and candidates.
• Provide timely recruitment advice and market insights to support effective workforce planning.
• Work autonomously while balancing competing priorities in a fast‑moving operational environment.
• Work from the Townsville office, with drive‑in, drive‑out travel to site locations as required by operational needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support People & Culture initiatives as needed.

This is a dynamic, hands‑on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running and act as an all‑round recruitment specialist.

What you'll need to succeed

This role is ideal for a proactive, solutions‑focused recruiter who thrives in mining environments and can confidently manage high‑volume and executive‑level recruitment.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience recruiting within the mining industry — essential.
• Strong capability across the full recruitment lifecycle, from entry‑level to executive appointments.
• Hands‑on experience using SEEK search, LinkedIn Executive Search, and modern ATS/HRIS platforms.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal customers.
• Confidence working autonomously while managing fast‑paced and competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and sound judgement when handling sensitive matters.
• High attention to detail and professionalism in candidate care.
• Flexibility to travel to site (drive‑in, drive‑out) as required.

A proactive, “recruitment gun” approach with the ability to deliver outcomes quickly and effectively.

What you'll get in return

This contract role offers the chance to make an immediate impact within a respected mining organisation. You will join a supportive team, gain deep exposure to diverse operations, and enjoy autonomy in driving recruitment outcomes.

• Short term contract with an opportunity for permanent employment for the right candidate.
• Immediately Start.
• A dynamic blend of corporate and site‑based recruitment, giving you exposure across the full spectrum of mining operations.
• A supportive team culture that trusts you to work autonomously, make decisions, and drive outcomes.
• The opportunity to enhance your mining recruitment profile by owning roles from entry‑level through to senior executive appointments.
• Valuable career growth within a business that recognises capability and rewards high performance.

This is a standout chance for a skilled recruiter to accelerate their career while enjoying excellent pay, variety, and true influence within a major mining business.

What you need to do now

For more information or to express your interest, please contact Isabel Azcune on 07 4049 2901 or email Isabel.Azcune@hays.com.au.

If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you're considering new opportunities, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.

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