Advisor- Talent Acquisition & HR

We are MMG and we mine for progress.

At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.

We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value. 

MMG has a global presence, owning and developing copper, zinc and other base metals projects across Australia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Peru.

Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow.

We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.

Headquartered in Melbourne, we are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx 1208) with an international shareholder base.

About MMG Dugald River mine:

Dugald River is one of the world’s top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017.

The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine’s power, and reducing emissions by 33% and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition.

Dugald River employs around 750 employees and contractors on a mix of fly-in, fly-out and local residential basis. The village provides all the amenities including a gym, with a women’s only area, a tennis court, swimming pool, walking track and entertainment area.  

Advisor- Talent Acquisition & HR

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the newly created Advisor - Talent Acquisition & HR role will be accountable for ensuring that the MMG Dugald River Mine attracts, hires, and retains the best talent through the entire recruitment process, whilst providing general day to day support for the broader HR team.

With demonstrated experience within a mining (or related) environment, you will have well-developed skills and personal attributes, including the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the job market and available skills in Australia, along with great ability in finding, choosing, and connecting with potential job candidates.
• Knowledge of the HR value proposition
• Understanding of HR functions and responsibilities, along with insight into how recruitment integrates with and supports these elements.
• Sound understanding of recruitment legislation.
• Knowledge of the mining lifecycle and job families.
• Ability to foster relationships and collaborate closely with varying hiring managers.

This is a great career opportunity for a motivated Talent Acquisition Professional who is looking to expand their capabilities within a supportive team environment. 

This is a permanent position on a four days on, 3 days off (4/3) roster, with potential flexible working options considered. Various transport arrangements are available including:

• Daily Bus in Bus out (BIBO) from Cloncurry.
• Drive in Drive out (DIDO) from Mount Isa. Or,
• Fly in Fly out (FIFO) from Townsville or Brisbane.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide recruitment support and Australian Labour Market advice to hiring managers and the site HR team.
• Develop and implement a recruitment strategy that aligns to the HR and overall Business strategy.
• Review of recruitment requests from hiring managers, ensuring accurate position descriptions, confirmation of remuneration recommendation and level of work. 
• Provide training to hiring managers on MMG's recruitment processes, with emphasis on improving interviewing techniques and following the required protocols.
• Develop reports for hiring managers and site HR team on recruitment activities, candidate pipeline status, and hiring progress.
• Support the HR team in succession planning with emphasis on critical skills/hard to fill roles.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment and selection process for both blue- and white-collar vacancies.
• Collaborate with managers to evaluate employee performance during the probationary period.
• Oversee the probationary review process for new employees, ensuring probation reviews are conducted timely and feedback is documented and communicated effectively.
• Conduct exit interviews for departing employees to gather feedback on their employment experience.
• Develop and maintain proactive and constructive relationships with internal stakeholders, Site HR team, external stakeholders, candidates and recruitment industry networks.

What we offer

Remuneration for this role includes a competitive salary package & annual bonus.

MMG also provides the following generous benefits for employees living in the local communities of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa

• Gym/PCYC membership
• Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes
• Financial support for families where children attend boarding school in the Townsville region.
• Geographical allowances.
• Retention payment for long-term Cloncurry residents

MMG is committed to supporting our local communities of Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council Local Government Areas. MMG encourages local residents to apply for opportunities at Dugald River. We also support successful candidates to relocate to the region and provide a generous relocation package.

We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online along with a cover letter before the 23rd of June 2024. To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/