People Advisor

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 the opportunity

Westgold Resources are sourcing a dedicated and people driven People Advisor to provide quality advisory support through generalist HR activities to business units and act as the primary point of contact for employees with people queries or issues.

Reporting into the People Superintendent this newly created position will be offered on a permanent 8 days on 6 days off roster and based at Westgolds Cue Gold Operations in the Murchison region.

The role includes

• Support the understanding and application of people processes including performance management employee engagement learning development and coaching

• Facilitate employee relations matters including investigations disciplinary outcomes and actions

• Review and revise HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local regulations and address current and future business needs

• Deliver cyclical people related activities and initiatives including market and performance-based remuneration reviews salary reviews and provide recommendations consistent with internal strategy

• Collaborate with the broader team to ensure alignment with corporate and divisional HR practices and priorities

• Interprets and advises on relevant Awards Industrial Agreements legislation a policies and procedures

• Ensure activity relating to IR/ER management activity is accurately documented and tracked to contribute to reporting and analytics

• Support Injury Management Coordinator for Workers Compensation claims Non-Work-related illness and injury redeployment of personnel fitness for work and return to work activities

• Engage in continuous improvement by identifying opportunities researching solutions and implementing changes.

What do I need

• Degree level qualifications in Human Resources employment relations organisational development and/or business

• 2 years experience in a HR role (mining/resources experience preferred)

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal across all levels

• Ability to coach and educate leaders and employees on employment legislation and other legislative observations

• Good level of knowledge and understanding of employment and industrial; relations legislation and regulations

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 criterias 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 drivers 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

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.