HR Officer

McCosker are experts in the civil construction industry offering a diverse range of services to the mining, construction, building, gas and industrial sectors. With our head office based in Gladstone Queensland, McCosker is equipped to service projects throughout Australia.

We are a group of empowered individuals, working collectively in a diversified business to achieve outstanding results. We support each other, uphold our integrity, and commit to attracting and developing outstanding leaders.

You can learn more about McCosker Contracting here:

We are looking for a HR generalist to connect with the business to coordinate the end-to-end HR programs and processes aligned to our Company policies and standards. If you are in the early stage of your HR career and are looking for the next step, we encourage you to apply as there is on-the-job development.

• Maximum Term 12 months (parental leave cover - option to extend)
• Monday to Friday
• RDO/flexible work arrangements available

This position will:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process.
• Support hiring managers in effective recruitment and selection.
• Accurately interpret and provide sound advice to leaders on company policies, National Employment Standards, awards, and certified agreement conditions.
• Support leaders in issue resolution and contribute to other people programs including performance planning and reviews.
• Contribute to other operational goals and HR/IR activity as may be reasonably required from time to time.

The HR Department supports on-the-job learning and development to build and expand on HR and IR skills, knowledge, and experience across the employee lifecycle.

To be successful you will have:

• Degree qualification in Human Resources or similar (desirable) and/or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• Experience with recruitment and selection, of a geographically dispersed blue-collar workforce.
• Comprehensive understanding of industrial frameworks, i.e., legislation, awards, agreements.
• Experience providing guidance to leaders in managing people and complying with company policies and standards.
• Able to liaise and negotiate with a range of stakeholders.
• Highly effective communication and problem-solving skills.

This position may on occasion be required to travel and work onsite to support site leaders and employees. For the successful candidate, we are open to discussing relocation from within Australia to the Gladstone region.

• Positive team culture and an established learning environment that supports on-the-job development.
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Income Protection Insurance
• Discounted Qantas Club membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

3 February 2025

Gladstone Queensland, Australia

Full Time

Human Resources & Recruitment

Consulting & Generalist HR