About this Senior People Advisor role at Westgold
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.
Senior People Advisor – 8/6 FIFO Roster
Location: Site-based FIFO
Roster: 8 days on / 6 days off
Industry: Mining / Resources
We are seeking an experienced Senior People Advisor to join our site-based People team on an 8/6 FIFO roster. This is a hands-on generalist role where you will partner closely with site leaders, providing trusted HR and ER/IR advice in a dynamic operational environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the Superintendent People, you will act as the primary People contact for your allocated portfolio, delivering high-quality advisory support across the employee lifecycle. You will work closely with leadership teams to ensure best‑practice people management aligned with operational and corporate goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing end-to-end generalist HR advice across performance management, employee engagement, learning and development, and coaching
- Managing employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary processes, and outcomes
- Advising on awards, industrial agreements, legislation, policies, and procedures
- Supporting and delivering cyclical HR activities such as remuneration and salary reviews
- Coaching leaders to take accountability for people decisions and build strong, engaged teams
- Maintaining accurate employee records and HRIS data
- Supporting injury management, return-to-work, and fitness-for-work processes
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the People function
- Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Site Leadership Teams
About You
You are a confident HR generalist who thrives in a site-based, fast-paced environment and is comfortable dealing with complex ER/IR matters.
You will bring:
- A degree qualification in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business, or similar (or demonstrated experience in lieu)
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in an HR or People Advisor role, ideally within the mining or resources sector
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations, and HR best practice
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and coaching skills
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Intermediate MS Office skills and exposure to HR systems
- A current C Class Driver’s Licence
What We Offer
- Attractive FIFO 8/6 roster supporting work–life balance
- A site-based role with real operational impact
- Exposure to senior leaders and complex people matters
- A supportive People team and values-driven organisation
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 criteria’s 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 driver’s 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 [email protected]
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.
