McCosker are inviting applications for an experienced HR Officer to join our team in Gladstone.Monday to Friday and open to flexibility in work hoursContract or casual arrangement and competitive remunerationOur HR team is experienced, collaborative, and connected to the business, partnering with site leaders to source and engage a skilled workforce. As HR Officer, you will be a key part in delivering that partnership, owning end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and HR program delivery across McCosker's projects.At McCosker, we take pride in our people-first approach. You will join a close-knit HR team that's genuinely respected as a business partner. We operate across diverse civil construction projects, which means variety, pace, and real impact in everything you do. We support growth, value integrity, and celebrate contribution.This position will:Lead recruitment, sourcing, and selection to support the workforce planCoordinate end-to-end onboarding, ensuring accurate and compliant documentation and records managementBuild strong working relationships with hiring managers and site leaders to deliver a responsive, high-quality HR serviceContribute to HR and IR projects, programs, and continuous improvement initiativesActively uphold company policies and compliance standards across all work.Experience and SkillsQualification or training in Human Resources Management or Industrial Relations, and/or equivalent experience.White card desirable.Minimum 2 years in sourcing, selection and onboarding processes and civil construction experience is a bonus.Intermediate to advanced MS Office and HR Information Systems.Sound knowledge of the HR employee lifecycle, human resource practices, NES, awards, and enterprise agreementsAbility to implement HR and IR programs ensuring adoption by site leadersConfident communicator who can negotiate and collaborate with leaders at all levelsHigh level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive people mattersCritical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and sharp attention to detailAbout McCoskerMcCosker are experts in the civil construction industry offering a diverse range of services to the mining, construction, building, gas and industrial sectors. With offices based in Gladstone and Brisbane Queensland, McCosker is equipped to service projects throughout Australia. We at McCosker are a group of empowered individuals, working collectively in a diversified business to achieve outstanding results. We support each other, uphold our integrity, and commit to attracting and developing outstanding leaders.You can learn more about McCosker Contracting here: https://www.mccoskers.com.au/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No08N3BWK84&feature=youtu.beAt McCosker we recognise that our most important asset is the people we employ. A core workforce maintains the reliability and skill levels associated with our industry and past projects. These personnel add experience, expertise and value to our projects. We also recognise the benefit of local people on our projects and always attempt to attract local employees where possible.Only successful applicants will be contacted.

HR Officer

McCosker are inviting applications for an experienced HR Officer to join our team in Gladstone.

  • Monday to Friday and open to flexibility in work hours
  • Contract or casual arrangement and competitive remuneration

Our HR team is experienced, collaborative, and connected to the business, partnering with site leaders to source and engage a skilled workforce. As HR Officer, you will be a key part in delivering that partnership, owning end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and HR program delivery across McCosker's projects.

At McCosker, we take pride in our people-first approach. You will join a close-knit HR team that's genuinely respected as a business partner. We operate across diverse civil construction projects, which means variety, pace, and real impact in everything you do. We support growth, value integrity, and celebrate contribution.

This position will:

  • Lead recruitment, sourcing, and selection to support the workforce plan
  • Coordinate end-to-end onboarding, ensuring accurate and compliant documentation and records management
  • Build strong working relationships with hiring managers and site leaders to deliver a responsive, high-quality HR service
  • Contribute to HR and IR projects, programs, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Actively uphold company policies and compliance standards across all work.

Experience and Skills

  • Qualification or training in Human Resources Management or Industrial Relations, and/or equivalent experience.
  • White card desirable.
  • Minimum 2 years in sourcing, selection and onboarding processes and civil construction experience is a bonus.
  • Intermediate to advanced MS Office and HR Information Systems.
  • Sound knowledge of the HR employee lifecycle, human resource practices, NES, awards, and enterprise agreements
  • Ability to implement HR and IR programs ensuring adoption by site leaders
  • Confident communicator who can negotiate and collaborate with leaders at all levels
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive people matters
  • Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and sharp attention to detail

About McCosker

McCosker are experts in the civil construction industry offering a diverse range of services to the mining, construction, building, gas and industrial sectors. With offices based in Gladstone and Brisbane Queensland, McCosker is equipped to service projects throughout Australia. 

We at McCosker are a group of empowered individuals, working collectively in a diversified business to achieve outstanding results. We support each other, uphold our integrity, and commit to attracting and developing outstanding leaders.

You can learn more about McCosker Contracting here: 

https://www.mccoskers.com.au/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No08N3BWK84&feature=youtu.be

At McCosker we recognise that our most important asset is the people we employ. A core workforce maintains the reliability and skill levels associated with our industry and past projects. These personnel add experience, expertise and value to our projects. We also recognise the benefit of local people on our projects and always attempt to attract local employees where possible.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.