Atlas Iron is an ASX listed dynamic junior iron ore producer, exporting 1 million tonnes of ore per annum from its Pardoo Operations. This is scheduled to grow to 6 million tonnes per annum in 2010 with additional export tonnage from Wodgina. Atlas Iron plans to increase production twelvefold by the end of 2012. The Company has a strong pipeline of quality resource projects which will underpin rapid growth in the Pilbara, backed up by an experienced and passionate technical team. Atlas Iron has an extensive portfolio of projects covering an area of over 15,000km² in the northeast Pilbara, the Newman area and the Midwest of Western Australia. Atlas continues to be one of the most aggressive explorers in the state, a strategy which has led to rapid growth in the company’s resource inventory through a series of outstanding exploration successes.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer you will be responsible for mentoring and leading the small HR team, developing systems and processes that will enhance the HR capability, establishing strong relationships with the site managers and providing input to the company’s short and long term plans. Other responsibilities will include payroll, training and development and succession planning. Ideally you will have relevant qualifications and at least five years experience in the mining industry. You should have good management and leadership skills, be a first class negotiator and communicator and be able to work at both the operational and strategic levels.

This role offers a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to grow your career in a company with strong values and a hardworking, collaborative and harmonious culture.