Emergency Response Lead – Mining Safety & Readiness

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight roster

Flexible residential (Moranbah), DIDO,

FIFO from Brisbane

Relocation assistance

Modern accommodation village

Onsite gym and group fitness

Employee Assistance Program

Novated leasing options

Employee recognition programs

Career development opportunities

Opportunity to lead emergency response

Job summary

Peabody Energy, Centurion Mine near Mackay, is seeking an experienced Emergency Response Coordinator to join the Health, Safety & Environmental team. You will coordinate emergency response systems, maintain compliance across underground and surface operations, and work with site leadership to keep personnel and equipment ready to respond.

This role drives training, equipment management and drills, supports incident response, and promotes a strong safety culture through proactive leadership and

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is required.
• Fire Officer qualification and First Aid certification are essential.
• Experience in Mine Rescue operations is required.
• Strong knowledge of emergency response systems and statutory requirements in Queensland coal mining.
• Experience coordinating training, equipment management and emergency preparedness activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to safety, integrity and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Mine Rescue teams to ensure compliance with Manning levels and competencies.
• Fulfil statutory responsibilities of the site's Fire Officer.
• Manage First Aid, Mine Rescue and Firefighting equipment with inspections and maintenance.
• Monitor, record and report emergency response capability and site preparedness.
• Coordinate and deliver emergency response training programs across the operation.
• Provide specialist emergency response advice for underground and surface mining.
• Support emergency exercises, simulations and incident response activities.
• Ensure compliance with emergency response legislation, site standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across emergency management systems and processes.
• Promote a strong safety culture through leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Certificate IV Training & Assessment

Fire Officer

First Aid

Mine Rescue

Emergency systems

Training coordination

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organisation skills

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Safety leadership

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Peabody Energy, Centurion Mine near Mackay, is seeking an experienced Emergency Response Coordinator to join the Health, Safety & Environmental team. You will coordinate emergency response systems, maintain compliance across underground and surface operations, and work with site leadership to keep personnel and equipment ready to respond.

This role drives training, equipment management and drills, supports incident response, and promotes a strong safety culture through proactive leadership and