Human Resources Officer

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Join Our Team!

Are you passionate about recruitment, building teams and fostering a vibrant workplace culture? We are an industry leading Transport company, seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Human Resources Officer to join our team. Working directly with leaders and various teams, this hands-on role is suited to someone that wants to be responsible for the end-to-end recruitment process, drive continuous improvement and is ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced industry!

About Cartage Australia

Cartage Australia specialises in the transport of quarry products and raw materials to support some of the State’s biggest construction projects. Family owned, we proudly set the industry benchmark for productivity and safety standards. Cartage Australia have continued to experience strong growth and are excited to continue to grow with support of like-minded individuals and the right team environment.

About you

You are a motivated, energetic, and well-organised HR Officer who is passionate about managing the employment life cycle. From recruitment and administration, to training and development. You are a strong communicator, equally comfortable in a toolbox meeting as briefing managers, and you like make a difference at grassroots level. 

About the role

As our HR Officer, you will be leading the charge in attracting and retaining top talent. You will be the cornerstone of creating a supportive and engaging work environment, ensuring our team is motivated and thriving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, from job creation, to screening, interviewing, and onboarding new hires.
• Develop and implement creative recruitment strategies to attract the most suitable candidates, focusing on both traditional and innovative channels.
• Book candidates for inductions and clearly guide them through the process (communication skills are the key!)
• Manage employee relations, assisting in HR-related queries to support our team’s well-being and professional development.
• Monitor performance and provide guidance regarding disciplinary action and conducting workplace investigations as required.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensuring all administration is accurate and up-to-date.
• Engage in activities and initiatives that promote a positive and inclusive company culture.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive package circa $75 - 95k plus super
• Autonomy with full support of management team
• Fresh new office space in Clyde North
• This is an office-based position (Clyde North) with weekly travel to our Truganina and Devon Meadows sites required: current drivers’ licence is essential. 
• Company vehicle will be provided for work travel based at the Clyde Office.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum 2 years’ experience in Recruitment or Human Resources, preferably within the transport & logistics industry & ideally working in a unionised environment.
• Proven track record in managing full-cycle recruitment processes.
• A good understanding of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive approach (a positive attitude is a must!)
• Relevant qualifications in Human Resources (or similar)