Human Resources Coordinator

• Competitive Salary + Super | Permanent Full-Time

• Flexible Working Hours

• Mackays Group's head office is based in Tully QLD, with the position offering flexibility to work in-office, or remotely from Cairns or Townsville.

About the company

Mackays Group is Australia’s leading banana producer, with farms and operations across Queensland. Based in Tully, we are a family-owned business with a strong reputation for quality, safety, sustainability, and looking after our people.

About the role

You will be part of a team, working alongside two HR Advisors and an HSE Coordinator to support managers and employees across the Mackays Group.

You will also support the delivery of Human Resources and Health, Safety & Environmental initiatives. This is a varied and hands-on role where you will work closely with managers and employees to promote a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with HR, safety, and environmental requirements.

You will play a key role in recruitment, employee relations, training, workplace safety, incident management, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. This is a permanent full-time position offering long-term stability and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to managers and employees across the business

• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and employee induction processes

• Assist with employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations

• Maintain employee records, HR systems, and compliance documentation

• Coordinate training programs, workforce development initiatives, and employee engagement activities

• Develop, implement, and monitor workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and programs

• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and hazard identification activities

• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions

• Manage workers compensation, rehabilitation, and return-to-work processes

• Facilitate safety training, toolbox talks, and compliance programs

• Monitor environmental compliance requirements and assist with audits and reporting

• Analyse HR and HSE data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

Skills & Experience

• Experience in Human Resources, Workplace Health & Safety, or similar

• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and workplace health and safety regulations

• Strong employee relations and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities

• High level of computer literacy and experience with HR systems and reporting

• Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Workplace Health & Safety, Business, or a related field preferred

• Current Australian driver's licence

• Full working rights in Australia

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your resume and cover letter, or send it directly to **@mackays.com.au