Senior People and Culture Advisor – Mining

• Growth and employee development-focused employer
• Permanent role in Adelaide with competitive salary and benefits
• Play a critical role with an exciting new greenfield mining project

About the client:

Rex Minerals is an Australian mining company dedicated to the development of its flagship A$1.0B Copper-Gold Hillside Project located on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. The project will be a significant contributor to the South Australian economy and will provide employment opportunities for locals and for those prepared to relocate to the region. Rex Minerals has an office in Adelaide where a dedicated and growing team provide support to the project.

About the Role:


Rex Minerals are seeking an experienced Senior People & Culture Advisor to join the team and play a critical role in supporting the Hillside Project. Reporting to the Manager People & Culture, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including recruitment, employee relations, industrial relations, performance management, and employee development. While your primary focus will be on the Hillside Project, you will also provide support across the wider organisation as needed.

This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the culture of a growing company while contributing to a major mining project in South Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead recruitment process to attract top talent, ensuring alignment with business needs and culture.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, high-performance work environment.
• Manage industrial relations matters with a focus on compliance, conflict resolution, and employee well-being.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on all People & Culture matters.
• Support employee development programs to build leadership capabilities and enhance workforce performance.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• 8 years of experience in People & Culture roles with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the mining sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, psychology or related discipline.
• Australian driver’s licence.
• A proven track record of delivering impactful business outcomes through people-focused initiatives.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels, especially with senior leaders.
• Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end recruitment and talent management.
• Strong communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and a passion for driving positive organisational change.
• A proactive, independent work ethic, capable of working autonomously and taking ownership of projects.

What’s on Offer:

• Attractive salary and benefits package tailored to your experience and skills.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your career growth.
• Be part of one of the most exciting new mining projects in the state and make a lasting impact on the company’s culture and success.
• Join a company that values a One Team work culture where you can directly contribute to shaping its future.

Next steps:


Stellar Recruitment are managing the search on behalf of Rex Minerals. Please apply via seek or if you have any questions, you are welcome to make contact with Denise Kaitu or Lucas Eyers from Stellar Recruitment and they can provide further context to help you make a decision on whether to proceed with an application.

Denise Kaitu

Lucas Eyers