Roster: Monday - Friday | 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Location: South Perth Corporate Office

Key Benefits: Flexible work arrangements | Varied work collaborating with a high performing team | Beautifully appointed corporate office in South Perth overlooking the Swan River

IGO is an ASX listed mining and exploration company focused on creating a better planet for future generations by discovering, developing and delivering products critical to clean energy.

As a purpose-led organisation with strong, embedded values and a culture of caring for our people and our stakeholders, we believe we are Making a Difference by safely, sustainably and ethically delivering the products our customers need to advance the global transition to decarbonisation.

The Opportunity

The Principal People Operations will provide advice and guidance on all employee lifecycle matters for multiple business units at IGO. The role directly supports members of the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams on operational people matters for those that fall within your portfolio. This is a hands-on role that requires collaboration with key stakeholders and other People colleagues to ensure positive employee engagement within a safe, productive, supportive and values-aligned workplace.

You will be a highly experienced People and Culture professional and have worked in an operational setting that positions you to be a subject matter expert for Employee and Industrial Relations. This role presents an opportunity for you to join a high performing team within a values-based mining and exploration company.

Key accountabilities include:

• Coach and up-skill leaders in optimising, recognising and managing the performance of teams and individuals;
• Support leaders in onboarding and educating new starters on IGO People procedures and processes;
• Provide technical guidance, updates and education on legislation and case law; process and policy updates and peer review of investigations;
• Lead industrial and employment relation law matters including grievance investigations and disciplinary actions for your portfolio;
• Collaborate with the broader multi-functional People team, to develop and execute plans to achieve strategy;
• Develop and recommend solutions to enhance company performance and mitigate emerging risks;
• Support and guide leaders through organisational change initiatives; and
• Facilitate organisational culture and shared values initiatives that will improve the alignment and engagement of employees.

Your Experience

Along with your exceptional customer service focus and collaborative capabilities and energetic nature, you will also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in HR/IR or substantial experience in a similar role;
• Extensive experience in an operational setting and a comprehensive, up to date understanding of ER and IR laws and Australian industrial relations instruments;
• A solutions-based approach to challenges and a proven track record in influencing positive outcomes;
• Flexible approach to managing priorities and ability to adapt to a changing environment;
• Outstanding approach to partnering with stakeholders and developing positive working relationships;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRI systems (Success Factors advantageous);
• High quality written, verbal and interpersonal communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to undertake site travel as required;
• Valid ‘C’ class manual drivers licence, and
• National Police Clearance obtained within the last two months.

Apply Today

Apply today with an up-to-date resume to express your interest in this role. IGO reserves the right to withdraw adverts prior to scheduled closing dates.

As an employer that values candidate care, we commit to responding to every applicant.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are focused on fostering inclusivity and improving a diverse representation of people across the business, including gender, cultural identity, ethnicity, age, education, experience, physical and mental ability, thought and/or sexuality. We encourage applications from all members of these groups, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Please submit any questions or requests around diversity and inclusion to [email protected]

Our Culture

Our culture provides an environment where our people feel a strong sense of pride in the difference that they can make to future generations. We are bold, passionate, fearless and fun – a smarter, kinder, and more innovative team. When you join us, we will invest in your career and your development, to ensure you achieve your goals, now and into the future. Find out more about life at IGO by connecting directly with our people, who are available to answer any questions you may have: https://careers.igo.com.au/meet-our-people