Superintendent People

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

About Westgold

At Westgold, our people are critical to our success. As one of Australia's leading gold producers, we are committed to creating a safe, high-performing workplace where our people can thrive, grow and contribute to operational excellence.

Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Superintendent People to join our team. You will lead the delivery of practical, operationally focused people solutions that support our workforce and leaders across our operations.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager People, you will provide strategic and operational HR leadership across Westgold's mining operations. Working closely with site leadership teams, you will partner with leaders to deliver proactive people solutions, manage complex employee relations matters and drive initiatives that support organisational performance.

This role offers the opportunity to influence leaders, lead a team of HR professionals and contribute to workforce strategies that support a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to provide proactive HR advice and workforce solutions.
• Coach leaders to effectively manage performance, employee engagement and people-related matters.
• Lead employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes and conflict resolution.
• Interpret and advise on employment legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements, policies and procedures.
• Develop and deliver people initiatives aligned with business and operational objectives.
• Lead remuneration and salary review processes and provide workforce recommendations.
• Support strategic People projects and organisational change initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with site leadership teams and key stakeholders across the business.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of HR professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement across People systems, processes and service delivery.
• Ensure accurate workforce reporting, record management and HR system compliance.
• Support training, compliance, fitness for work, workers compensation and return-to-work processes.
• Monitor industry trends and best practice to continuously enhance people outcomes.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Organisational Development, Business or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years' experience in a senior operational HR role, ideally within mining, resources or heavy industry.
• Strong employee and industrial relations expertise with a sound understanding of employment legislation.
• Proven ability to coach, influence and build credibility with leaders at all levels.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.

Highly Regarded

• Previous experience within the mining or resources sector.
• Experience leading HR teams within an operational environment.
• Exposure to Fair Work Commission matters, including preparation, conciliation and resolution.

Why Join Westgold?

• Work across a diverse portfolio of successful mining operations.
• Be part of a values-driven organisation focused on people, safety and performance.
• Influence workforce strategy and leadership capability across the business.
• Join a collaborative and supportive People team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of Westgold.

If you are an experienced HR leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic operational environment, we encourage you to apply.

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

• Performance based bonus
• 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.

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.