Health & Safety Superintendent

Iluka Resources; Balranald; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8:6 roster

FIFO/DIDO/Residential

Relocation assistance

Training and professional development

Parental leave (up to 18 weeks)

Remuneration package with allowances &

Company shares matching scheme

Job summary

Iluka Resources seeks a Health & Safety Superintendent for our Balranald operation. Report to the Operations Manager, you will lead the HSEC team to deliver best practice health, safety, occupational hygiene and injury management outcomes at the Balranald site.

The role requires active leadership, coaching and visible engagement across the operation. You will establish programs, drive continuous improvement, mentor a small multi-disciplinary team, ensure regulatory compliance and manage incident

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with leading practice HSEC management.
• Significant mining industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record in safety, health and hygiene performance.
• Strong understanding of NSW mining legislation.

Responsibilities

• Establish, lead and monitor safety, health and occupational hygiene programs and systems.
• Drive continuous improvement of safety, health and occupational hygiene practices.
• Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal mining and processing activities.
• Maintain statutory compliance with regulators.
• Oversee workers' compensation, injury prevention and injury management processes.
• Influence behavioural change through active site presence and safety leadership.
• Manage and audit site compliance to Group HSEC Standards & Procedures.
• Lead and facilitate incident investigations including ICAMs.
• Analyze investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and manage First Response capabilities to meet site needs.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Site presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Site Based – Balranald, NSW 8 days on, 6 days off, Permanent Position FIFO from Melbourne or Adelaide, or DIDO regional or relocation support available Iluka Resources is a global critical minerals company with a proud 70-year history and an exciting future. As we enter a pivotal phase of growth, we are seeking a passionate Health & Safety Superintendent to help shape and embed a strong safety culture at our pioneering Balranald Operation. Join Iluka's new Balranald Operation that deploys a novel, remotely operated, underground mining technology based on Horizontal Direction Drilling platforms to extract ore.

Balranald deposit is one of the highest-grade mineral sands deposits in the world, containing significant quantities of titanium minerals rutile and zircon, as well as smaller but material quantities of rare earths. About the location Iluka’s Balranald operation is located just outside of Balranald township in regional south-western NSW. You can choose to reside locally, drive-in drive-out from towns within the regional area, or fly-in fly-out from Melbourne or Adelaide.

Relocation assistance will be provided if required for the preferred candidate. About the role Reporting to the Operations Manager, the primary purpose of this role is to strategically lead the Health and Safety team in delivery of best practice health, safety, occupational hygiene and injury management/ prevention outcomes for the operation. You will provide leadership through coaching and mentoring of employees utilising high levels of communication, engagement, and influence.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Establish, lead and monitor safety, health and occupational hygiene programs and systems
• Drive the continuous improvement of safety, health and occupational hygiene practices
• Lead and mentor a small team of multi-disciplinary technical professionals to ensure optimal mining and processing activities
• Maintain statutory obligation compliance with regulators
• Oversee the management of workers compensation, injury prevention and injury management processes
• Influence behavioural change through being active within the operation, regular Safety Visits and promotion of the ‘Safe Production Leadership’ philosophy
• Manage and audit the site compliance to the Group HSEC Standards & Procedures
• Lead/ facilitate incident investigations including ICAM’s
• Review and analyse completed investigations to ensure contributing factors and root causes are identified, and corrective actions are appropriate to prevent recurrence
• Develop, implement and manage an appropriate First Response capability to meet the sites needs

About you

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Preferred tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with a thorough understanding of leading practice health, safety, and occupational hygiene management
• Significant experience in the mining industry preferred
• A track record in achieving high levels of safety, health, and occupational hygiene performance
• In-depth understanding and application of NSW mining legislation
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills at all levels
• A desire to be active and highly visible within the operation

Our offer to you

• Be involved in the development of a new mine with new mining methods
• Family friendly 8:6 roster
• FIFO/DIDO/Residential
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Competitive remuneration package including allowances and bonus structure
• Company shares matching scheme
• Attractive relocation assistance packages for those interested
• We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity.

Applicants will be required to meet Iluka’s pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening and hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.

Applications close: 2 of November 2026 “We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.” lluka Resources is a global critical minerals company with over 70 years' industry experience in exploration, project development, mining, processing, marketing and rehabilitation. The company's objective is to deliver sustainable value. We are a leading producer of zircon and high grade titanium dioxide feedstocks, rutile and synthetic rutile.

We are also set to become a globally material supplier of separated rare earth oxides, via the company's development of Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba, in Western Australia. As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, 0ur high quality products are increasing in demand.

Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Iluka is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. We offer an empowering and inclusive work environment.

Whether you are working at one of our welcoming sites or corporate offices, you have the opportunity to build strong connections and truly belong.