Recruitment Specialist

RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST WANTED

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION | MINING SERVICES | HEAVY HAULAGE

Red Dust Holdings (RDH) is a leading name in the civil construction industry, known for delivering high-quality civil projects, safely and on time. Established in 2010, RDH are a privately owned Civil Construction, Heavy Haulage and Mining Services Operation, offering a wide range of civil and earthmoving solutions to an extensive client base throughout Regional Western Australia. We deliver tailored earthmoving and civil solutions for projects ranging from $2 million to $45 million, backed by a proven track record of project accountability, safety and quality outcomes.

About the role

RDH are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Recruitment Specialist to join our team and help us attract top talent in the industry. You will take the lead on end-to-end recruitment across a wide range of roles, from operational site-based positions through to corporate and technical appointments. You'll act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, proactively source candidates and deliver a high-quality recruitment experience that reflects our values and culture.

We put focus on getting to know each candidate before they become an employee in the hopes we can foster good relationships and an understanding of our employees' wants, needs and training development goals. This all takes time…and that special someone who 'loves to chat' but can also manage the information in a timely and friendly manner.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you are joining an experienced and passionate team who will support you with your success. Our close-knit HR & Recruitment team consists of; Recruitment Officer, Resource Scheduler, HR Administrator and the HR Manager.

Location: Perth (Rivervale), with regular visits to our Geraldton Head Office (flights & accommodation arranged)

Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours/week

Roster: Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for both white and blue-collar roles
• Support resources for our projects across Bulk + Detailed Earthworks, Heavy Haulage and Mine site services.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored sourcing strategies
• Use a mix of proactive sourcing (Seek, LinkedIn, networks, talent pools) and traditional advertising to attract high-caliber candidates
• Drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes, systems, and candidate experience
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and reporting
• Support employer branding initiatives and workforce planning

What you'll need

• Proven recruitment experience (in-house or agency)
• 5+ years' experience recruiting in civil construction, mining, engineering and relevant trades (desired)
• Strong understanding of blue-collar and site-based recruitment processes
• Confident communicator and influencer who can engage stakeholders at all levels
• Skilled in sourcing hard-to-find talent using a range of tools and platforms
• Highly organised with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment metrics
• Exceptional multi-tasking ability and experience in managing conflicting priorities effectively
• Ability to work under pressure and build rapport with personnel
• Ability to work unsupervised and take initiative
• Microsoft Excel Intermediate (mandatory)
• Experience managing busy inboxes

What's on Offer

• Supportive team environment with flexibility and autonomy
• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to work on impactful, high-profile projects with a strong pipeline of work

• Positive rewarding work and safety culture

• Weekly Pay
• Endless opportunities for training and career development
• A fast paced but inclusive, involved, and supportive work environment
• Genuine recognition within the company as a member of the team and not a number
• Access to our EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Apply Now

If you are passionate about connecting talent with opportunity in the civil construction & mining field, we'd love to hear from you Please submit your resume and a cover letter via seek, or send your application directly to  - for further confidential discussions around projects and opportunities please don't hesitate to call us on We look forward to hearing from you.