Health and Hygiene Officer

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential, FIFO & DIDO options

Subsidised accommodation and company-f

Anglo American company benefits

Job summary

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal is seeking a Health and Hygiene Officer at Aquila Mine, Middlemount, to support occupational health processes. The role focuses on injury management, health surveillance, hygiene sampling, and data reporting to protect workers and the site.

You will collaborate with the Site Health Superintendent and Safety team. The position requires tertiary health-science qualifications and experience in coal mining health programs, with a proactive approach and strong

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a health sciences related area.
• Experience in occupational health and hygiene, preferably in Queensland coal mining.
• Knowledge of legislative requirements relating to health in Queensland Coal Mining industry, including the Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme.
• Knowledge of health risk management principles and implementing continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with injury management, workers' compensation, and Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme assessments.
• Coordinate occupational hygiene sampling programs, fit testing, and wellness activities.
• Support drug and alcohol testing program, including supply management and overflow testing.
• Maintain accurate health records, case notes, and ensure confidentiality.
• Prepare monthly health and safety reports; enter data into systems (e.g., Isometrix, ChemAlert).
• Respond to health and hygiene queries and escalate when necessary.
• Manage inventory of first aid and testing equipment; process invoices and purchase orders.
• Ensure contractor compliance with site health requirements and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Occupational Health

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy/ Nursing/ Physiotherapy or Occupational Hygiene)

Tools

Isometrix

ChemAlert

Job description

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal
Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin.

Job Description

The Health and Hygiene Officer will provide services and support the execution of key occupational health and hygiene processes at the operation, by providing support to the Site’s Occupational Health Superintendent as well as the broader Site Safety and Health team.

The role will support injury management, fitness for work and medical surveillance programs, management of workplace health exposures, occupational hygiene sampling plan and risks and health and wellbeing promotional and prevention activities and programs. You will have:

• Assist with injury management, workers' compensation, and Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme assessments; escape high-risk cases as required.
• Coordinate occupational hygiene sampling programs, fit testing, and wellness activities.
• Support drug and alcohol testing program, including supply management and overflow testing.
• Maintain accurate health records, case notes, and ensure confidentiality.
• Prepare monthly health and safety reports; enter data into systems (e.g., Isometrix, ChemAlert).
• Respond to health and hygiene queries and escape when necessary.
• Manage inventory of first aid and testing equipment; process invoices and purchase orders.
• Ensure contractor compliance with site health requirements and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

To be successful in the role you will have the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in a Health Sciences related area of study such as Occupational Therapy/ Nursing/ Physiotherapy or Occupational Hygiene
• Demonstratable experience working in the field of occupational health and hygiene, preferably in Queensland coal mining
• Demonstratable knowledge of legislative requirements relating to health in Queensland Coal Mining industry, including the Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme and Recognised Standards applicable to health and hygiene
• Demonstratable knowledge of health risk management principles and implementing continuous improvement

Your proactive approach, proven management experience, demonstrated leadership ability to deliver exceptional results, strong interpersonal skills and commitment to Zero Harm will be the key to your success in the role.

Additional Information

• Full-time permanent position based at Aquila Mine, Middlemount
• Monday to Friday roster
• Competitive salary package and annual incentive programs
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided
• Anglo American company benefits

What we offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We're a large, successful multinational company - and we're still growing all the time.

Who we are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources - diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel - our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.
Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.
How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies - from drones to data analytics - that are helping to make mining safer.

Recruitment Agencies
Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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CLOSING DATE
29 September 2026

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date - applications may also close before this date.